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Comparison of ankle strengthening exercise versus muscle stimulation on the inhibition of the quadriceps muscles of the thigh after knee surgery.

Comparison of resisted ankle dorsiflexion exercise versus faradic stimulation on quadriceps muscle activation for post-surgical Arthrogenic Quadriceps Inhibition – A Randomised Control Study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/10/059179
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-10-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M968- Other intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of musculoskeletal system, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Resisted ankle dorsiflexion: 10 repititions × 3 sets × 3times/day for 3 days Control Intervention1: Faradic stimulation of quadriceps muscle: Medium surge, maximum tolerable intensity,

Sponsors

Suraksha S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with Arthrogenic Quadriceps Inhibition post-knee surgery. 2. No visible contraction of the quadriceps muscle on isometric contraction. 3. Dorsiflexor strength > Grade 3.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Injury around the ankle joint and below the knee. 2. Nerve injury of the lower limbs. 3. Above knee plaster cast. 4. Cognitive impairment or inability to follow instructions. • Dorsiflexor strength • Multiple knee surgeries.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
EMG activity of the quadriceps muscleTimepoint: Post-op day 2 and post-op day 6—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NoneTimepoint: None—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ruth Boyle

Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy

ruthboyle.rcp@msruas.ac.in9945496325

Outcome results

None listed

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