Comparison of Two Different Rehabilitation Approaches Applied After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Launched by MARMARA UNIVERSITY · Feb 14, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different rehabilitation methods for people who have had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee. The goal is to see which method helps improve pain, movement, balance, quality of life, and fear of movement (kinesiophobia) after surgery. One group will do regular physical therapy along with exercises that require them to think or do two things at once (called dual-task exercises), while the other group will do the same exercises but also use a foam roller, which is a tool that helps relieve muscle tightness.

To participate, you need to be between 18 and 40 years old, have had ACL reconstruction surgery using a specific type of graft, and be at least one week but no more than one year post-surgery. However, you cannot have any serious heart conditions, additional knee injuries, or certain neurological issues that affect balance. If you join the trial, you can expect to follow a rehabilitation program that aims to help you recover and return to your normal activities as effectively as possible.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Use of hamstring tendon autograft. Age between 18 and 40 years. At least 1 week but no more than 1 year post-surgery.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Presence of cardiovascular diseases. Any additional lower extremity disability (e.g., revision ACL reconstruction, other knee surgeries).
• • Diagnosis of back or lumbar pain. Any neurological disorders that could affect balance (e.g., epilepsy). Presence of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear in addition to ACL injury.