Evaluation of Vastus Medialis Muscle Inhibition in Indoor Soccer Players with and Without ACL Injury

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALCALA · Sep 12, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), a key ligament in the knee, affect muscle function in futsal players. Researchers want to understand a condition called Anthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI), which can reduce muscle strength, especially in the vastus medialis muscle, in players who have had an ACL injury compared to those who have not. The trial will involve 54 players, with half having suffered an ACL injury and half being injury-free. They will be assessed at different times during the season using strength tests and imaging to learn more about how injuries impact sports performance and recovery.

To participate in this study, players need to be between 18 and 45 years old, have played futsal for at least two years, and must be part of the Spanish National League or the Madrid Futsal Federation. It's important that they haven't had any other significant knee injuries or surgeries, and they should not have any serious health issues that could interfere with the study. Participants can expect to undergo strength tests and assessments throughout the trial, contributing valuable information that could help improve treatment and recovery for ACL injuries in athletes.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18 and 45 years old
• • Playing in the Spanish National League (first or second category) or in the Madrid Futsal Federation in PRIMERA RFFM and PREFERENTE.
• • Both sexes
• • Have been playing futsal for at least 2 years
• • Enrolled in the Madrid Health System
• • Any language
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Operations other than an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury (Cartilage, Meniscus, Ligaments).
• • Injuries to the knee of the contralateral lower limb. (sprains, fracture)
• • Muscle injuries or conditions in the affected or contralateral limb for less than 2 months (sprains, tibial periostitis, tendinopathies, tears).
• • Any infection must be reported after the intervention and will be excluded from the study.
• • Players will not be allowed to play any kind of team sport other than Futsal in an official way during this season.
• • Players may not have any cardiovascular or respiratory pathology that would affect the study.
• • Players who have already undergone an Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture in previous years will not be considered.