Health Condition 1: M95-M95- Other disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Contoured Pneumatic Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Bands: Participants in the intervention group will undergo standard post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation combin
Sponsors
Dr Senthuran Selvam
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Athletes aged 18 40 years. Primary unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) confirmed by surgical records. First-time ACL injury. Participants in the early to mid postoperative rehabilitation phase (4 12 weeks post surgery). Medically cleared by the treating orthopedic surgeon or sports physician to participate in a rehabilitation program. Able to perform low-load resistance exercises within a pain-free range of motion. Willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous ACL reconstruction or revision surgery. Multi-ligament knee injuries (PCL, MCL, LCL or posterolateral corner injuries). Associated fractures or surgical complications delaying rehabilitation. History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or peripheral vascular disease. Diagnosed peripheral neuropathy or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Cardiac disorders or uncontrolled hypertension. Active infection, open wounds, or skin lesions at the cuff application site. Any contraindication to Blood Flow Restriction training. Pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcome Measure Quadriceps Muscle Strength Quadriceps muscle strength will be measured using a handheld dynamometer during maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Participants will be seated with the hip flexed at 90 and knee flexed at 60 . Three maximal contractions will be recorded and the highest value (in Newtons) will be used for analysis.Timepoint: Primary Outcome Measure At 4 weeks and 12 weeks Quadriceps Muscle Strength Quadriceps muscle strength will be measured using a handheld dynamometer during maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Participants will be seated with the hip flexed at 90 and knee flexed at 60 . Three maximal contractions will be recorded and the highest value (in Newtons) will be used for analysis. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Intensity Pain will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 10 cm horizontal scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Pain scores will be recorded during functional activity.Timepoint: 4 weeks and 12 weeks;Functional Outcome Functional knee outcome will be assessed using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Evaluation Form, a validated patient-reported outcome measure for knee function. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better knee function.Timepoint: 4 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Senthuran Selvam
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed