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Comparison of Methods in Post Operative Knee Arthroscopy Rehabilitation
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy in post-operative rehabilitation following knee arthroscopy for primary ACL reconstruction. BFR has been shown to effect time to return to activity and strength postoperatively. This study aims to analyze the effects of BFR therapy in patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction surgery compared to controls. Participants will be randomized into either a treatment (BFR Cuff) or control (no BFR cuff) group. All participants will follow standard of care (SOC) physical therapy protocol for 12 weeks after surgery according to their treatment group. Strength and patient outcome measures will be recorded throughout the 2 year study period.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2022-11-08
Completion Date
2025-11-08
Last Updated
2025-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
BFR Cuff
The BFR cuff will be applied to the proximal thigh of the surgical leg while the patient completes specified physical therapy exercises.80% occlusion pressure will be determined by PT's in clinic through the use of a Delphi unit. Subjects will then be able to use the Saga Fitness app to adjust this pressure if it differs from the automatic calibrated pressure.
Locations (1)
UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic
Centennial, Colorado, United States