Quadriceps Strengthening ACL Reconstruction
Effects of Quadriceps Focused Interventions in Adolescent With ACL Reconstruction
Stanford University
40 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of quadriceps focused interventions on knee function and biomechanics in adolescent patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- no history of knee injury/surgery of the contralateral limb
Exclusion Criteria4
- (1) bilateral knee injuries
- (2) prior knee ligament injury and/or surgery
- (3) multiple ligament injuries and/or ruptures
- (4) conditions in which NMES and BFR are contraindicated
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Interventions
NMES is applied when patients perform quadriceps strengthening exercises. BFR is applied during compound exercises.
Standard physical therapy (week 1-16) includes interventions for typical impairments following ACLR. The initial phase will focus on pain and effusion control, restoration of knee range of motion, followed by gait normalization, lower extremity strength training, then running and plyometrics.
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NCT07015541