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First received: November 2, 2022

Clinical Trial: Nordic Hamstring Exercise After ACL Reconstruction Reconstruction

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: Completed

Condition: ACL Injury
Muscle Weakness
Neuromuscular Manifestations

Study Type: Interventional


Official Title: Use of Nordic Hamstring Exercise to Improve Hamstrings Function in Patients After ACL Reconstruction

Brief Summary: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries constitute a significant portion of major knee joint injuries sustained by young, active individuals, and significantly increase risk for long-term disability. Yet the recommended solution to restore joint stability following injury--ACL reconstruction (ACLR)--does not prevent post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA). Post-traumatic quadriceps (dys)function is a hallmark characteristic following ACLR, reported to accelerate the onset of PTOA after ACL injury, making the…

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