Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Concentric
Sponsors
UCT
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Are able and to start intervention 3-4 months post ACL-R Surgery Hamstring graft ACL-R surgery (single or double bundle) Participant is willing to complete an 8 week training protocol. Tegner Activity Level of 4 or above. Phases I and II of the standard rehabilitation protocols complete Medically fit to proceed to phase III of rehabilitation (approx. > 3 months post surgery) by completion of a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).If any potential risks factors are noted, a qualified physician will assess the specific risk factor to evaluate if the patient may complete an exercise programme. Knee range of motion should be >110 degrees of full active flexion and <10 degrees of flexion in full active extension. BMI less than 30 kg.m^2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A moderate or severe effusion, assessed by the clinician. Bilateral ACL-R surgery. A symptomatic contralateral (uninvolved) knee (or leg) that limits activities of daily living (ADL). Moderate or Severe pain in the involved knee during ADL using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Categories are as follows: VAS 70 mm - severe pain, VAS from 31 mm to 69 mm - moderate pain. A corticosteroid injection in either knee since the ACL-R surgery. Current (last 1 week) pain or anti-inflammatory medication usage Any other lower limb injury condition On the contralateral limb: Any other revious lower limb ligament reconstructive surgery, except for partial menisectomy On the ipsilateral limb: Any other previous lower limb ligament reconstructive surgery, except for meniscus repair , or primary ACL reconstruction surgery, i.e. ACL revision surgeries using the same surgical technique may be recruited A current Deep Vein Thrombosis. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout or other rheumatological pathology in either the involved or uninvolved limbs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Isokinetic knee concentric strength;Isokinetic knee eccentric strength;Return-to-Sports functional tests;Biomechanical deviations | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle activity patterns of Quadriceps & hamstrings | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactSudesh Sivarasu
Senior Lecturer
Outcome results
None listed