Assessment of Gait Adaptation Due to an Asymmetric Walking Protocol

Description

The purpose of this work is to conduct a comparative research-focused study to evaluate the effectiveness of how purposefully induced asymmetric walking protocols restore healthy, symmetric limb loading in individuals following post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery. Additionally, computational modeling and machine learning to model knee loading in the clinic to determine the optimal asymmetric walking protocol to restore healthy gait in post-ACLR individuals.

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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Study overview

The purpose of this work is to conduct a comparative research-focused study to evaluate the effectiveness of how purposefully induced asymmetric walking protocols restore healthy, symmetric limb loading in individuals following post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery. Additionally, computational modeling and machine learning to model knee loading in the clinic to determine the optimal asymmetric walking protocol to restore healthy gait in post-ACLR individuals.

Assessment of Gait Adaptation Due to an Asymmetric Walking Protocol

Assessment of Gait Adaptation Due to an Asymmetric Walking Protocol

Condition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Storrs

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, United States, 06269

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Able to read and speak English
  • 2. Age 18 - 30 years old
  • 3. Undergone ACLR surgery at the UConn Musculoskeletal Institute
  • 4. Must not have any concomitant surgeries or injuries
  • 5. Must be cleared to return-to-sport by a physician after they have completed rehabilitation
  • 6. Must be within 1 month of having been cleared for return-to-sport
  • 7. Must present with between-limb gait differences in load rate greater than 10%
  • 1. Participants who have any recent inflammation, bleeding disorders, active bleeding, or infection within the lower limbs.
  • 2. History of injuries to their patellar tendon
  • 3. Cannot walk for extended periods of time
  • 4. Cannot have had any back and/or lower extremity injury that affects their ability to move.
  • 5. Cannot have difficulty or pain with walking, raising your arms, jogging, or jumping
  • 6. Must not be allergic to tape.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 30 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Connecticut,

Kristin Morgan, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Connecticut

Study Record Dates

2027-07-31