The goal of the study is to find out how mild home exercises (similar to usual care) and progressive strength training, which include neuromuscular exercise, affected knee joint function and HS muscle strength in individuals who has persistent HS muscle strength deficits 12-24 months after ACLR.
The objective of the present study is to investigate whether individuals, who perform supervised progressive strength training including elements of neuromuscular exercise intervention (SNG) will achieve greater improvements in leg muscle power and greater improvements in knee function compared with individuals performing a homebased low-intensity weight-bearing exercise protocol. We hypothesize that supervised progressive strength training would be superior to a homebased low-intensity weight-bearing exercise protocol for regaining muscle strength and knee function. This study will impact society by promoting health, reducing healthcare costs, supporting productivity, and contributing to a more active and engaged community. Limited investigation exists regarding the durability of progressive resistance exercises in mitigating hamstring deficits post-ACL reconstruction and the personalized optimization of exercise protocols for individual athletes. Further exploration is needed for sustained benefits and tailored rehabilitation strategies.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
20
Participants will be randomized to SNG and will perform training sessions (60-70 minutes) twice weekly, over a duration of 12 weeks, commencing 8 exercises for the lower extremities in 3 sets of 10 repetitions with an intensity of 12 repetitions maximum. Individual progression, quality of exercise, number of sets, repetitions, and additional training weights will be monitored
Participants allocated to CON will receive written and verbal instructions regarding 4 home-based (low intensity), weight-bearing exercises for the lower extremities, to be performed twice weekly. This intervention is designed to resemble usual care in cases where persistent knee muscle strength deficits would be discovered and considered a clinical issue.
Innovative Health Concept
Lahore, Pakistan
Limb Symmetry Index
It is used for knee extensors and flexors strength. It is the strength ratio between the injured and uninjured knees. It is a common method of assessing strength and functional performance after ACLR.
Time frame: 12 weeks
H/Q ratio
it is used to detect muscle imbalance, monitor knee joint stability, and indicate lower extremity injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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