The Effect of Isokinetic Vs Plyometric Training in Post-ACLR Surgery

Conditions: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR), Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Anterior Cruciate Ligament/Surgery, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery, ACL Surgery, ACL Reconstruction

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 40 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 40

Sponsor: Cairo University

Summary

The primary goal of this RCT is to evaluate the effects of isokinetic training compared to plyometric training in patients aged 18-40 years who have undergone ACLR surgery. The primary question to answer is which of the two interventions (isokinetic or plyometrics) has superior effect in the improvement of muscular strength, functional performance and patient-reported outcomes in ACLR patients. Participants will be divided into two groups. Both groups received standard rehabilitation for 16 weeks, followed by adding for 8 weeks: Group 1: receives isokinetic training, Group 2: receives plyometric training (total=24 weeks).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-40 years 2. Primary unilateral ACL reconstruction 3. Reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) or hamstring tendon (HT) autograft 4. Cleared by operating surgeon for progressive resistance and functional training 5. Able to perform full weight-bearing ambulation without assistive devices Exclusion Criteria: 1. Revision ACL reconstruction 2. Associated grade III ligament injury 3. Meniscal repair (meniscectomy is not an exclusion) 4. Concomitant chondral defect requiring surgical intervention or cartilage repair 5. Contralateral lower limb injury within the preceding 12 months 6. Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m²

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