Straight Leg Raise Continuation

Description

The goal of this study is to compare quadriceps muscle activation in patients recovering from lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear. Specifically, the main objectives are as follows: * Determine the effects of ankle positioning on quad muscle activation during straight leg raise exercises performed while the patient is lying on his or her back * Determine if there is a difference between ankle positioning on quad muscle activation during straight leg raise exercises performed while the patient is lying on his or her back, comparing healthy versus post-operative participants

Conditions

Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy, Leg Injury

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Study overview

The goal of this study is to compare quadriceps muscle activation in patients recovering from lower extremity injury, such as an ACL tear. Specifically, the main objectives are as follows: * Determine the effects of ankle positioning on quad muscle activation during straight leg raise exercises performed while the patient is lying on his or her back * Determine if there is a difference between ankle positioning on quad muscle activation during straight leg raise exercises performed while the patient is lying on his or her back, comparing healthy versus post-operative participants

Quadriceps Activation Comparative Analysis Based on Positioning of the Ankle During Supine Straight Leg Raise and Quad Set

Straight Leg Raise Continuation

Condition
Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Gulf Breeze

Andrews Research and Education Foundation, Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States, 32561

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

  • * Males and females ages 18-55
  • * History of diagnosed cancer, neurological disorder, peripheral nerve injury affecting the lower limb or injury to the lower spine with radicular symptoms, which may affect quadriceps activation
  • * History of musculoskeletal injury to the quadriceps that may affect ability to maintain muscle contractions without excessive fatigue or discomfort

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Andrews Research & Education Foundation,

Tyler Opitz, PT, DPT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Physical Therapist

Study Record Dates

2024-07-03