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Vibration on Patellofemoral Joint Pain After ACLR

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 60 YearsAllChinese University of Hong Kong
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a prevailing problem among sports participants, especially in non-contact sports. Studies have reported that 70-84% of ACL injuries are non-contact in nature, and movements like changing in direction while running, cutting and pivoting on a planted foot have resulted in a majority of ACL injuries. Even after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgeries, study has reported a 30-50% prevalence of developing patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pain in 1-2 years post-operation. Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy has been gaining attention as an effective method of training in recent years. It has been proved to have a positive effect on improving muscle strength, muscle activities, muscle power and loading during drop jump. Though duration of WBV may differ according to the effect of interest, several studies have had positive results with a 8 week WBV therapy in inc

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18 to 60 2. Unilateral ACLR 3. Persisting PFJ pain 4. Isolated symptomatic site or pathology Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 60 2. Bilateral ACLR 3. Revision ACLR 4. Any rheumatological diseases 5. Previous contralateral knee injury 6. Any knee osteoarthritis
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What it tests

  • WBV
  • PEMF
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Where

1 site
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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