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Neuromuscular Rehab for ACL Reconstruction: Knee Function & Brain Plasticity
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital
Summary
This study focuses on patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and reconstruction, aiming to systematically investigate the clinical efficacy and underlying mechanisms of neuromuscular training in restoring knee joint function.Beyond examining improvements in local knee biomechanics, the research delves into brain plasticity changes during rehabilitation to reveal the central regulatory mechanisms of neuromuscular control.The findings are expected to provide a solid theoretical and empirical foundation for optimizing post-ACL rehabilitation strategies, fostering interdisciplinary integration from peripheral interventions to neural central regulation.
Official title: The Impact of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation on Knee Function and Brain Plasticity in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Reconstruction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2027-03
Last Updated
2026-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Neuromuscular Training
This is a structured, supervised neuromuscular training program designed to enhance sensorimotor control, strength, and functional stability of the knee joint. The program is administered by certified physical therapists and consists of three phases: 1. Preoperative Phase (6 weeks): 2. Postoperative Phase (0-12 weeks): 3. Postoperative Phase (12+ weeks): Core components include:Proprioception and Balance Training;Strength Training;Plyometrics and Dynamic Stability;Movement Pattern Re-training. Dosage:Frequency: 3 supervised sessions per week. Duration: Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes. Total Program Length: Preoperative phase (6 weeks) + postoperative phase (continued until specific functional criteria are met, approximately 12weeks post-op).
Conventional Rehabilitation
This arm receives the standard of care rehabilitation protocol, which mirrors the experimental group in duration, frequency, and timing but differs fundamentally in the content and specificity of the exercises. Core components include (across both pre-operative and post-operative phases): Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises;Basic Strength Training;Standard Balance Training Dosage (Identical in timing to the experimental group): Pre-operative Phase: 6 weeks of training. Post-operative Phase: Continues until standard discharge criteria are met. Frequency: 3 supervised physical therapy sessions per week. Duration: Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes. Total Program Length: Continues until standard discharge criteria are met (typically 12 weeks post-op).
Locations (1)
Beijing Key Laboratory for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment Devices of Sports Injuries - R&D and Translation
Beijing, Haidian, China