Effects of Continuous Passive Movements vs Intermittent Compression in Patients With Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Superior University

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Treatments

Combination Product: Patients receiving intermittent compression

Diagnostic Test: Patients receiving CPM

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06997679

MSRSW/Batch-Fall23/825

Details and patient eligibility

About

ACL Reconstruction Surgery remains a prevalent and debilitating condition, despite invasive and non-invasive approaches aimed at reducing pain and improving function. This study investigates the additional benefits of Continuous Passive Motion (device based exercise) and Intermittent Compression Therapy (device based program) in individuals with Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery.

Full description

The researcher employs a randomized controlled trial methodology. Participants are enrolled into two groups: one receiving Continuous Passive Motion (CPM), and the other receiving Intermittent Compression Therapy(IC).

Enrollment

50 patients

Sex

All

Ages

20 to 50 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Diagnosed by Orthopedic Surgeon and patients who have undergone ACL reconstruction surgery
Patients who have undergone arthroscopic ACL reconstruction surgery
Both male and female
Patients who are within 4th week post-operatively
Aged between 20-50

Exclusion criteria

Concomitant injuries such as meniscal tears or ligament sprains
Patients who have undergone previous knee surgery, including ACL reconstruction
Neurological Condition
Cardiovascular disease
Patients with allergies or sensitivities to the materials used in the CPM or IC devices