Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament rupture Musculoskeletal Diseases Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament rupture
Conditions
Interventions
This trial will recruit up to 40 individuals with non-contact ACL injury. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups. Both groups will perform identical 10 week exercise pr
Sponsors
University of Alberta - Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 16 and 40 years 2. Unilateral, non-contact ACL injury 3. Clearance from surgeon and/or physiotherapist to participate in weight-bearing exercise
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Have had ACL reconstruction 2. Bilateral ACL injury 3. Symptomatic meniscal injury that prevents full knee flexion/extension range of motion
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Isometric knee extension strength will be measured using an isometric strength testing dynamometer before and after 10 week exercise program 2. Hip, knee and ankle net joint moments during sit-to-stand. Sit-to-Stand biomechanics will be measured using 3D motion analysis and force platforms, before and after 10 week exercise program | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hip, knee and ankle net joint moments during vertical jump and land. Vertical jumping and landing biomechanics will be measured using 3D motion analysis and force platforms, after 10 week exercise program. | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactLoren Chiu
Outcome results
None listed