NCT07015541NARecruiting
Quadriceps Strengthening ACL Reconstruction
Stanford University
Start Date
8/1/2026
Completion Date
11/1/2028
Summary
The purpose of this study is to characterize quadriceps function and squat biomechanics during the early strengthening phase in adolescent patients undergoing a standardized combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and blood flow restriction (BFR) rehabilitation protocol
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 13 years to 17 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* no history of knee injury/surgery of the contralateral limb
Exclusion Criteria:
* (1) bilateral knee injuries
* (2) prior knee ligament injury and/or surgery
* (3) multiple ligament injuries and/or ruptures
* (4) conditions in which NMES and BFR are contraindicated
Interventions
OTHER
NMES and BFR
OTHER
Standard physical therapy
Conditions
ACL Tear
Locations
Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Sunnyvale, California 94087
United States