Comparison of Video Based Phone App vs. Supervised Preoperative Exercise for ACL Reconstruction
Investigation of the Effects of Video Based Physical Exercise and Physiotherapist Supervised Physical Exercise Before Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
66 participants
Dec 29, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if using a phone app for exercises is as effective as working with a physical therapist before anterior cruciate ligament knee surgery. It will also check if exercising before surgery helps patients recover better compared to those who do not follow a specific exercise plan. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the phone app help patients improve their knee strength and movement as well as seeing a physical therapist? * Do patients who exercise before surgery have a better recovery after surgery than those who do not? Researchers will compare the phone app group to a physical therapist group and a group with no specific exercise plan to see which method works best. Participants will: * Follow an exercise plan for 4 weeks before their surgery (either using the app, with a therapist, or no specific plan). * Visit the clinic for check-ups before starting the exercises, right before the surgery, and 6 months after the surgery. * Complete simple tests and surveys to measure their knee health.
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Interventions
A 4-week progressive home exercise program delivered via a smartphone app. It focuses on range of motion, edema control, strengthening, and balance exercises.
A 4-week in-clinic exercise program supervised by a physiotherapist, including the same exercises as the app group
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NCT07322497