S83.53
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention (EMG biofeedback group) consists solely of real-time measurements of the amplitude of activity of the target muscles during active isometric (without movement) maximal contra
Sponsors
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Status post unilateral complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture with an indication for arthroscopic reconstruction of the ACL rupture using tendon grafts. Participants have full legal capacity and understand the nature, scope, significance, and consequences of the assessments and interventions. Participants will be included in the study during the period between the injury and the subsequent reconstructive surgery.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Severe secondary or associated injuries, regardless of location - Secondary or associated injuries on the non-ACL-ruptured side - No indication for surgery (conservative treatment)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Electrical amplitude of the EMG signal (muscle activity of the vastus muscle) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Type, duration, frequency, and intensity of all rehabilitation measures. Questionnaire assessment of potential/hypothetical readiness to return to sport (ACL-RSI), assessments of pain and other symptoms (KOOS), as well as functional assessments of knee extension. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactDaniel Niederer
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Outcome results
None listed