NCT05254054

The Effect of Whole Body Vibration After ACLR

The Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Dynamic Knee Stability in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This is a randomised clinical trial to detect the effect of an 8-week whole body vibration training on muscle function and dynamic knee function during single leg squat and single leg hop in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Detailed description

In Hong Kong, over 3000 cases of ACL reconstruction are operated annually to restore knee stability. Despite recovery of knee passive laxity and muscle strength, dynamic knee stability is often not restored. The whole body vibration has been found to improve muscle strength, proprioception and balance after ACL reconstruction. This project will investigate the effect of whole body vibration on muscle elasticity, muscle coordination and landing knee biomechanics. It may provide useful evidence to the application of whole body vibration in improving dynamic knee stability, which will lead to a significant improvement in healthcare management for ACL patients . The current study serves to provide a clinical guideline for post-ACL reconstruction rehabilitation.

Conditions

• ACL Injury

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	whole body vibration	The whole body vibration is used when vibrations (mechanical oscillations) of a certain frequency are transferred to the human body. Humans are exposed to vibration through a contact surface that is in a mechanical vibrating state. It has been considered as an alternative and safe method for neuromuscular training and may be incorporated into current neuromuscular rehabilitation programs so as to enhance muscle recovery
OTHER	Conventional exercise training	A set of conventional exercises designed for ACL rehabilitation

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-01-01
• Primary completion: 2025-01-01
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2022-02-24
• Last updated: 2023-08-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Hong Kong