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Isokinetic Exercise Combined With Blood Flow Restriction: High-Load Vs Low-Load Training
Sponsor: Gulf Medical University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to see which type of strengthening exercise with a tight band (blood flow restriction) helps people recover better after ACL reconstruction. The study includes adults after ACL surgery who are doing physiotherapy to rebuild thigh muscle strength and knee function. The main questions are: * Does heavy strengthening with blood flow restriction improve thigh strength, knee function, and daily activities more than light strengthening with blood flow restriction after ACL surgery? * Can light strengthening with blood flow restriction give similar benefits to heavy strengthening while putting less strain on the knee? Researchers will compare a heavy-exercise program plus blood flow restriction to a light-exercise program plus blood flow restriction to see which gives better strength and functional improvements. Participants will: * Come for supervised physiotherapy sessions and do knee exercises on a machine, using either heavy or light loads while a cuff on the thigh gently squeezes to reduce blood flow. * Have their leg strength, and knee questionnaires checked several times during the study.
Official title: Isokinetic Exercise Combined With Blood Flow Restriction: High-Load Vs Low-Load Training : A Randomized Controlled Trial in Post-ACL Reconstruction Populations
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2026-02-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
High Load Isokinetic Training with Blood Flow Restriction
High Load strength training that was administered through the use of an isokinetic device, and not conventional strength training equipment, combined with blood flow restriction.
Low Load Isokinetic Training with Blood Flow Restriction
Low Load strength training that was administered through the use of an isokinetic device, and not conventional strength training equipment, combined with blood flow restriction.