Home Rehabilitation Using Smart Wearable Exercise and Electrical Stimulation Device After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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The purpose of this study is to develop and apply a rehabilitation program for patients who are discharged after ACL reconstruction using a wearable joint rehabilitation exercise device (exoRehab).
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This randomized, single-blind, controlled trial included 40 patients who are discharged after ACL reconstruction.
The intervention group(n=20) was instructed and educated about 6 week home rehabilitation program using a wearable device(exoRehab)
The controls(n=20) was instructed and educated about 6 week conventional home rehabilitation program
Two weeks after surgery and six weeks after discharge, evaluation is performed.
The purpose of this study is to develop and apply a rehabilitation program for patients who are discharged after ACL reconstruction using a wearable joint rehabilitation exercise device (exoRehab).
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- Patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Patients who are older than 19 years of age
Exclusion criteria
- History of surgery or traumatic injury to the uninvolved lower extremity
- Complication after ACL reconstruction surgery
- Dermatological conditions affecting the thigh
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2
- Implanted pacemakers or defibrillators
- Significant neurologic impairments
- Other unstable lower-extremity orthopedic conditions
- Initiated rehabilitation at another facility prior to their first physical therapy session at our facility
- Other lower limb impairment affecting function
- More than one surgery for a tear of the ACL
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10 participants in 2 patient groups
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