These last years, it has been proven that the solicitation of a muscle using vibration may lead to positive effects on the neuromuscular function. Thus, the aim of the current study is to assess if the addition of local vibration training sessions on the quadriceps muscle to the classic readaptation program (i.e. physiotherapist sessions) may allow a better recuperation 2 months after the surgery and the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. The aim of the vibration training proposed in the current study is to allow a better recuperation 2 months after the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction when compared with conventional physiotherapy alone.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
33
Transcutaneous vibrations are used. This device allows vibrations from 25 to 150 Hz with an amplitude of 1 mm. In our study the frequency used is 50 Hz.
CEPART
Challes-les-Eaux, France
CHU de SAINT-ETIENNE
Saint-Etienne, France
Maximal voluntary force
Maximal voluntary strength in dorsal flexion of the ankle
Time frame: 60 days
6 minutes walking test
The patients will have to realize round trips by walking on a distance of 30 meters during 6 minutes. The total distance traveled by the patient will be calculated (in meters)
Time frame: 60 days
Get up and Go test
The patient, sat on a seat placed in 3 meters of the wall, is invited: * to get up * to walk up to the wall * to turn back * to return up to their seat and * to sit down there again The results will be expressed according to a highly-rated scale from 1 to 5
Time frame: 60 days
The cortical level of activation (%)
It is determined by the increment of strength obtained further to a magnetic cortical stimulation realized during a condition of muscle in state of maximal contraction
Time frame: 60 days
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