Effect of Open Kinetic CKE Exercises With NES in Patients With Post-ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Superior University

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Treatments

Combination Product: Group 1 (Experimental Group - OKC + NMES)

Diagnostic Test: Group 2 (Control Group - OKC Only

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06913543

MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/806

Details and patient eligibility

About

"Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure for restoring knee stability in patients following ACL injuries. Despite surgical success, postoperative rehabilitation remains crucial for improving functional outcomes, addressing quadriceps strength deficits, and reducing recovery time.

Full description

This study investigates the combined impact of open kinetic chain (OKC) knee extension exercises and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the functional recovery of post-ACL reconstruction patients. This randomized clinical trial involves 58 patients, divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving OKC knee extension exercises combined with NMES and a control group receiving OKC exercises alone. Functional outcomes, range of motion (ROM), and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are assessed using validated tools.

Enrollment

58 patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 45 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Both genders aged 18-45 years
Subjects who have undergone unilateral primary ACL reconstruction surgery
Subjects who are exactly 4 weeks post-surgery at the start of the study
Subjects who received a hamstring tendon autograft or patellar tendon graft for ACL reconstruction
Subjects cleared by a physician to begin open kinetic chain exercises in their rehabilitation program
Subjects who are generally healthy with no significant comorbidities that could interfere with rehabilitation
Willingness to provide informed consent and commit to the entire duration of the study

Exclusion criteria

Presence of additional knee injuries (e.g., meniscal tears, collateral ligament injuries) that might affect rehabilitation
History of prior ACL injury or reconstruction on the same knee
Patients who underwent reconstruction of other ligaments along with the ACL
Presence of conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, uncontrolled diabetes) that could influence recovery
Any significant injury or surgery to the opposite knee within the last six months
Factors that indicate a high risk of non-compliance with the rehabilitation protocol, such as poor availability, or lack of commitment to follow the exercise regimen
Conditions affecting neuromuscular control that could interfere with exercise performance or rehabilitation response