ACL Bone Health and Loading Study

Description

The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of bone density on lower extremity loading mechanics using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to provide the control group for bone health. Hypothesis: The BFR group will have decreased bone mineral loss and improved functional performance compared to control group.

Conditions

ACL Tear

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of bone density on lower extremity loading mechanics using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to provide the control group for bone health. Hypothesis: The BFR group will have decreased bone mineral loss and improved functional performance compared to control group.

The Effects of Bone Health on Landing Mechanics on Patients Post ACL Reconstruction.

ACL Bone Health and Loading Study

Condition
ACL Tear
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Fort Wayne

Parkview Athletic Rehab, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46805

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Athletes undergoing ACL reconstruction with or without meniscal pathology
  • * MRI confirming ACL tear
  • * Athletes ages 16-22
  • * Any Cognitively impaired athletes
  • * Athletes not in age range of 16-22
  • * Athletes who have additional ligament repair or chondral repair.
  • * Athletes with any weight bearing restrictions greater than 4 weeks.
  • * Athletes with re-tears or history of contralateral ACL tears
  • * Athletes with any systemic neuromuscular or balance disorders will not be allowed
  • * Athletes who do not or are unable to provide consent or assent (with Parental consent).
  • * Pregnant women will be excluded.
  • * Athlete who has previously used Blood Flow Restriction
  • * Athletes who are unable or unwilling to complete all rehabilitation with Parkview Athletic Rehab at SportONE Parkview Fieldhouse

Ages Eligible for Study

16 Years to 22 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Candice Dunkin, MS, LAT, ATC,

Candice Dunkin, MAT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Parkview Health

Study Record Dates

2025-01-01