Injury of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Conditions
Keywords
Physical Therapy, Return to sport
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is to determine the interrater reliability and validity of the Sportcord Test as a measure of physical performance following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. A secondary purpose is to systematically track subjective and objective outcomes on patients following ACL reconstruction to help identify differences between those who have subsequent knee problems and those who do not. The study hypotheses are the following: 1\) The Sportcord Test will provide a valid and reliable measure of functional performance following ACL reconstruction. 2) Patients who have subsequent knee problems in the 12 month study period will exhibit different scores on clinical special tests compared to those who do not.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
The Hawkins Foundation
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Undergoing surgical reconstruction for a torn ACL. * Returning to participation in a sport(s). * Will receive physical therapy/rehabilitation after surgical reconstruction for a torn ACL. * Between ages of 10 and 50.
Exclusion criteria
* Non-weight bearing. * At least 12 weeks removed from surgery. * Unable to walk, squat, or jump/land without pain in the surgically repaired knee.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sportcord Test | one year | The Sportcord Test measures physical performance following an ACL reconstruction. The Sportcord test consists of the following: 1. single-leg squats 2. lateral (side-to-side) agility 3. forward running 4. backward running |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed