Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Conditions
Interventions
In this study an auditory biofeedback (ABF) device, giving feedback about partial weight bearing (PWB) to the paient will be tested. The device consists out of a measurement insole embedded in a sanda
Sponsors
University Medical Center Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Patients recovering from ACL reconstruction - Younger than 65 years of age - Able to walk with crutches - Able to speak Dutch
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Significant orthopeadic disturbances or pain - serious co-morbidities - Clinically significant hearing problems - Clinically significant neurological problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Percentage of incorrect steps: This parameter will be used to evaluate the difference in fractions of incorrect steps, with or without the use of the ABF device. 2. Time interval between incorrect steps (exeeding either the maximum or minimum allowed weight): This parameter will be used to indicate the learning curve involved in adapting to the use of an ABF device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| An interview will be conducted after the seccond session, giving an indication of user acceptance of the auditory biofeedback training in general and the tested ABF device. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactIris Bokkes
University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen
Outcome results
None listed