AlterG ACL Return to Running Case Series
Completed
Conditions studied: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
In brief
This case series will follow standard ACL protocol, while using biomechanical movement analysis to analyze running mechanics using a body weight supported treadmill. Standard ACL protocol will be followed throughout the treatment of each patient. The only variance from treatment will be using motion analysis software to analyze gait patterns at different points throughout the rehabilitation. The first motion analysis will be performed at week 6 of the rehabilitation process. Prior to this treatment, manual muscle testing of the hip, knee and ankle using a handheld dynamometer, two outcome measures, range of motion, pain, and patient satisfaction will be performed. At this treatment, motion capture sensors will be placed on the patient at different anatomical positions. The patient will then run in a body weight supported treadmill. During this run, video capture will be performed and later analyzed to determine biomechanical kinematics. This process will be repeated at week 8 of rehabilitation in the body weight supported treadmill. At week 10, the patient will shift treatment from the body weight supported treadmill, to a standard treadmill. The process will be repeated using the same anatomical landmarks and video capture. The final video capture will be performed at week 12. At this visit, video capture will be performed. The patient will also repeat all test, measures, and questionnaires from week 6. At all visits between video capturing, standard PT will be performed with a focus on patient deficits and following the standard protocol.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02335645
- Run by
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- People needed
- 5
- Starts
- 2015-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2015-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-11-20
Who can join
Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Patients with a diagnosis of post operative anterior cruciate reconstruction surgery.
You may not qualify if…
- Patient has concurrent diagnosis of meniscal repair with ACL surgery.
- Patient ACL surgery is apophyseal sparing.
- Patient is unable to follow directions
- History of activity limiting illness
- Inability to attend follow up appointments
- Current Pregnancy
Where it is running
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports and Ortho PT Westerville — Westerville, Ohio, United States
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