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Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) plus BFR training compared to PT alone (without BFR training) after ACL reconstruction in patients who require extended limited weight bearing through assessment of patient reported outcomes and functional testing. The hypothesis is that PT plus BFR training will mitigate the loss of quadriceps muscle cross-sectional area, strength, and function while also improving early clinical and functional results.
Official title: Does Blood Flow Restriction Training Improve Quadriceps Function After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
14 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2017-11-21
Completion Date
2022-12
Last Updated
2022-05-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Blood flow restriction
With BFR, exercises will be performed at 30% one-rep max with the BFR cuff placed around the proximal thigh and inflated to 80% of limb occlusion pressure (avg: 150 mmHg).
Physical therapy
Physical therapy consists of two or three 90-minute sessions per week for 6 weeks and a minimum of 18 visits required for study inclusion.
Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States