Whether early knee strength training is safe and beneficial post knee ligament surgery?

Safety, feasibility and benefits of early eccentric quadriceps activation following ACL reconstruction- A Randomized Control Trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/07/020211

Enrollment

Registered

2019-07-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Early eccentric exercise for quadriceps muscle: Foot and ankle exercises Active assisted knee flexion calf stretches Passive knee extension Standing and walking with brace Static quadri

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Unilateral ACL reconstruction with autologous hamstrings graft Willingness to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Bilateral ACL injury Lower limb fracture on ipsilateral or contralateral side Any previous surgery Any major concomitant menisci or ligament injury which requires deviation from regular ACL rehabilitation protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1 VAS 2 Knee circumference 3 Knee extension lag Timepoint: 1. VAS 2.Knee circumference Pre operative before the Post operative day 1 end of 1st week end of 2nd week of intervention 3.extensor lag end of 2nd week of intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Thigh circumferenceTimepoint: Thigh circumference is measured preoperatively and postoperative before discharge	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMr Senthil Velkumar T

Christian Medical College Vellore

mdeborah612@gmail.com9655099268

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026