Effectiveness of Rehabilitation After Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using Inertial Exercises
NCT ID: NCT06726044
Last Updated: 2024-12-18
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
24 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-04-02
2023-02-28
Brief Summary
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Manual therapy: manual mobilization of the patella and fibular head Anti-swelling therapy: manual lymphatic drainage techniques Compression and cryotherapy Reflex therapy: clavi-therapy Kinesiotherapy: strength exercises Kinesiotaping Osteopathic techniques Myofascial release Manual scar treatment Activation of gliding movement in the knee joint; soft tissue techniques in the popliteal region Flossing Knee flexion and extension exercises in a closed and next in open kinematic chain Isometric quadriceps exercises at full extension and 45-degree flexion
In addition to the above, the second group (SR+I) performed inertial exercises, which were introduced starting from the fifth week of rehabilitation. After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, its effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests.
The results indicate that the innovative rehabilitation protocol incorporating inertial exercises can be effectively applied in the rehabilitation of individuals following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. None of the monitored rehabilitation effectiveness indicators in the SR+I group were inferior to those in the SR group. Moreover, certain parameters assessing rehabilitation effectiveness showed the SR+I protocol to have advantages over the SR protocol.
Detailed Description
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Manual therapy: manual mobilization of the patella and fibular head Anti-swelling therapy: manual lymphatic drainage techniques Compression and cryotherapy Reflex therapy: clavi-therapy Kinesiotherapy: strength exercises Kinesiotaping Osteopathic techniques Myofascial release Manual scar treatment Activation of gliding movement in the knee joint; soft tissue techniques in the popliteal region Flossing Knee flexion and extension exercises in closed kinematic chains The same in open kinematic chains Isometric quadriceps exercises at full extension and 45-degree flexion
The second group (SR+I) followed the same standard protocol but also performed inertial exercises from the fifth week of rehabilitation. These exercises were conducted on an InerKnee setup, adapted from the Cyklotren device, and began four weeks post-surgery, provided the patient achieved at least 90 degrees of knee flexion (including full extension). The inertial exercises protocol included:
knee extension exercises performed in a seated position for the operated leg 4 sets of exercises, each lasting 15 seconds individually adjusted resistance to maintain a 1-second extension cycle passive rest periods of 2 minutes between sets
After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests. The results showed that the innovative rehabilitation protocol, incorporating inertial exercises, can be effectively applied to patients following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. No monitored indicators in the SR+I group were worse than those in the SR group. In fact, several parameters indicated the SR+I protocol's superiority over the standard protocol.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Standard rehabilitation
12 subjects after ACL reconstruction. Subjects participated in standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 60 minutes.
Standard rehabilitaion after ACL reconstruction
The SR group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent a standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 60 minutes and was conducted by the same therapist.
After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests. Before rehabilitation involving kinesiotherapy (two weeks post-surgery), the following measurements were conducted:
Height and body weight Thigh circumference measurements Assessment of muscle and tendon stiffness Body composition evaluation
After the rehabilitation the following measurements and assessments were conducted:
Body weight Thigh circumference measurements Assessment of muscle and tendon stiffness Body composition evaluation Evaluation of the strength of knee extensor and flexor muscles under isokinetic conditions Evaluation of knee extensor strength under inertial conditions Postural stability assessment
Standard rehabilitaion after ACL reconstruction plus inertial exercises
The SR+I group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent a standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks including inertial exercises. Each session lasted approximately 70 minutes and was conducted by the same therapist.
Subjects also performed inertial exercises from the fifth week of rehabilitation. These exercises were conducted on an InerKnee. The inertial exercises protocol included: knee extension exercises performed in a seated position for the operated leg, 4 sets of exercises, each lasting 15 seconds individually, adjusted resistance to maintain a 1-second extension cycle, passive rest periods of 2 minutes between sets After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests the same as in SR group.
Standard rehabilitation and inertial exercises
12 subjects after ACL reconstruction. Subjects participated in standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks and additionally performed inertial exercises from the fifth week of rehabilitation. Then each session lasted approximately 70 minutes.
Standard rehabilitaion after ACL reconstruction
The SR group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent a standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 60 minutes and was conducted by the same therapist.
After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests. Before rehabilitation involving kinesiotherapy (two weeks post-surgery), the following measurements were conducted:
Height and body weight Thigh circumference measurements Assessment of muscle and tendon stiffness Body composition evaluation
After the rehabilitation the following measurements and assessments were conducted:
Body weight Thigh circumference measurements Assessment of muscle and tendon stiffness Body composition evaluation Evaluation of the strength of knee extensor and flexor muscles under isokinetic conditions Evaluation of knee extensor strength under inertial conditions Postural stability assessment
Standard rehabilitaion after ACL reconstruction plus inertial exercises
The SR+I group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent a standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks including inertial exercises. Each session lasted approximately 70 minutes and was conducted by the same therapist.
Subjects also performed inertial exercises from the fifth week of rehabilitation. These exercises were conducted on an InerKnee. The inertial exercises protocol included: knee extension exercises performed in a seated position for the operated leg, 4 sets of exercises, each lasting 15 seconds individually, adjusted resistance to maintain a 1-second extension cycle, passive rest periods of 2 minutes between sets After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests the same as in SR group.
Interventions
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Standard rehabilitaion after ACL reconstruction
The SR group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent a standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 60 minutes and was conducted by the same therapist.
After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests. Before rehabilitation involving kinesiotherapy (two weeks post-surgery), the following measurements were conducted:
Height and body weight Thigh circumference measurements Assessment of muscle and tendon stiffness Body composition evaluation
After the rehabilitation the following measurements and assessments were conducted:
Body weight Thigh circumference measurements Assessment of muscle and tendon stiffness Body composition evaluation Evaluation of the strength of knee extensor and flexor muscles under isokinetic conditions Evaluation of knee extensor strength under inertial conditions Postural stability assessment
Standard rehabilitaion after ACL reconstruction plus inertial exercises
The SR+I group, consisting of 12 participants, underwent a standard rehabilitation program twice a week for 12 weeks including inertial exercises. Each session lasted approximately 70 minutes and was conducted by the same therapist.
Subjects also performed inertial exercises from the fifth week of rehabilitation. These exercises were conducted on an InerKnee. The inertial exercises protocol included: knee extension exercises performed in a seated position for the operated leg, 4 sets of exercises, each lasting 15 seconds individually, adjusted resistance to maintain a 1-second extension cycle, passive rest periods of 2 minutes between sets After 12 weeks of rehabilitation, effectiveness was evaluated using standard tests the same as in SR group.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Poznan University of Physical Education
OTHER
University in Zielona Góra
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Mariusz Naczk
Professor
Locations
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Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty in Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poznan University of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland
Gorzów Wielkopolski, , Poland
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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University of Zielona Gora
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id