Muscle atrophy and decreased muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction ACL reconstruction Muscle strength Muscle hypertrophy Blood flow restriction exercise Low load exercise Post ACL reconstruction rehabilitation
Conditions
Interventions
apply blood flow restriction exercise in addition to standard protocol for 10 minutes per time and two times per week, follow up 12 weeks,standard rehabilitation protocol 30 minutes per time, 2 times
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Blood flow restriction training,Standard rehabilitation protocol
Sponsors
Bangkok Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with ACL injury confirmed via clinical examination and MRI and planned for ACL reconstruction surgery in Bangkok Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM), Bangkok Hospital from September 2024 to April 2025 2. Age between 18 and 59 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Multiligament injuries of knee 2. Preexisting condition of knee causing limited rehabilitation e.g. knee stiffness, leg muscle weakness 3. Comorbidities affecting rehabilitation 4. History of venous thromoembolism or vascular disease in any lower limb 5. History of central or peripheral neurologic impairment 6. Exertional compartment syndrome 7. Patients with previous surgeries on injured knee 8. Infections in operated region 9. Perioperative or postoperative abnormal conditions such as leg swelling 10. Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle strength 12 weeks kilograms | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle hypertrophy 12 weeks centimetres,Range of motion 12 weeks degrees | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactAnchisa Leewisutthikul
Bangkok Hospital
Outcome results
None listed