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Functional Resistance Training During Gait: A Novel Intervention to Improve Knee Knee Function After ACL Reconstruction
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Functional Resistance Training with Brace, Control, and 1 other intervention for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine if thigh muscle weakness and the lack of muscle activation that accompanies ACL injury and reconstruction can be improved with functional resistance training.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A brace will be strapped to the leg and apply resistance across the knee while subjects walk on a treadmill.
A brace will be strapped to the leg and will not apply resistance across the knee while subjects walk on a treadmill.
An elastic band will be strapped to the leg and apply resistance across the knee while subjects walk on a treadmill.