NCT06846164

Effects of Progressive Resistance Exercises Among Athletes With Hamstring Deficit After ACL Reconstruction

Effects of Progressive Resistance Exercises on Range of Motion & Strength and Function Among Athletes With Hamstring Deficit After ACL Reconstruction

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of the study is to find out how mild home exercises (similar to usual care) and progressive strength training, which include neuromuscular exercise, affected knee joint function and HS muscle strength in individuals who has persistent HS muscle strength deficits 12-24 months after ACLR.

Detailed description

The objective of the present study is to investigate whether individuals, who perform supervised progressive strength training including elements of neuromuscular exercise intervention (SNG) will achieve greater improvements in leg muscle power and greater improvements in knee function compared with individuals performing a homebased low-intensity weight-bearing exercise protocol. We hypothesize that supervised progressive strength training would be superior to a homebased low-intensity weight-bearing exercise protocol for regaining muscle strength and knee function. This study will impact society by promoting health, reducing healthcare costs, supporting productivity, and contributing to a more active and engaged community. Limited investigation exists regarding the durability of progressive resistance exercises in mitigating hamstring deficits post-ACL reconstruction and the personalized optimization of exercise protocols for individual athletes. Further exploration is needed for sustained benefits and tailored rehabilitation strategies.

Conditions

• Sports Physical Therapy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Supervised progressive strength training including elements of neuromuscular exercise intervention (SNG)	Participants will be randomized to SNG and will perform training sessions (60-70 minutes) twice weekly, over a duration of 12 weeks, commencing 8 exercises for the lower extremities in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with an intensity of 12 repetitions maximum. Individual progression, quality of exercise, number of sets, repetitions, and additional training weights will be monitored
OTHER	home based low-intensity weight-bearing exercise protocol.	Participants allocated to CON will receive written and verbal instructions regarding 4 home-based (low intensity), weight-bearing exercises for the lower extremities, to be performed twice weekly. This intervention is designed to resemble usual care in cases where persistent knee muscle strength deficits would be discovered and considered a clinical issue.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-24
• Primary completion: 2024-11-10
• Completion: 2025-02-25
• First posted: 2025-02-25
• Last updated: 2025-02-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan