CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Different Focused Techniques on Thigh Muscle Activation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2024-09-01

Plain-language summary

In recent years, it has been shown that different focuses (externally vs. internally focused) used when explaining exercises to patients after knee surgeries affect exercise performance and rehabilitation outcomes. Quadriceps muscle inhibition after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is one of the primary symptoms that should be treated. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different focusing techniques during the rehabilitation exercises after anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft for the first time * no systemic inflammation * agreed to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * having a chronic disease/injury in the ankle, hip and knee * contralateral knee symptoms and/or surgery history * other surgeries in addition to the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (meniscus repair, chondral surgery, etc.) * post-operative referral of the patient more than a week later

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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What they're measuring

Determine if different focus techniques change thigh muscle activation

Timeframe: Baseline and 1 month after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05342415

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-01

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