Clinical trial NCT06808763: Exercise Program for Knee Recovery in Football Players with ACL Injuries
Official title: Effect of an Exercise Program on Knee Joint Rehabilitation in Football Players with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: an Experimental Trial
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: ACL Injuries
Keywords: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Knee Rehabilitation
Muscle Strength
Range of Motion
Lead sponsor: King Saud University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-02-05
Enrollment: 9
Sex: MALE
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose: SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Brief summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured exercise program in improving knee function, muscle strength, and range of motion in football players recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The study seeks to answer whether a rehabilitation program can restore the performance of the injured leg to levels comparable to the uninjured leg and significantly improve knee functionality over time.

Detailed description: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries faced by athletes, particularly football players. These injuries can significantly impact knee stability, muscle strength, and range of motion, making effective rehabilitation essential for a full recovery and return to sports.

This study investigates the impact of a structured exercise program on knee rehabilitation in male football players aged 18-22 years with ACL injuries. The goal is to understand whether this program can restore knee function and strength in the injured leg to levels comparable to the uninjured leg.

The rehabilitation program is designed to be implemented over 22 weeks, starting with five sessions per week and tapering to three sessions per week in the later stages. The program focuses on progressively strengthening the thigh and leg muscles, improving knee flexibility, and enhancing overall joint function.

The study uses a pre- and post-measurement experimental design with a single group of participants. The results will help determine whether structured exercise programs can effectively rehabilitate the knee after ACL injuries, enabling football players to regain performance and reduce the risk of future knee problems.

The findings will contribute valuable insights for sports medicine professionals, physiotherapists, and trainers in developing evidence-based rehabilitation protocols for athletes.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Confirmed injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL).
* Currently active in playing football.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of previous surgery to the knee.
* Presence of other musculoskeletal injuries.
* Diagnosis of chronic health conditions.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Outcome Measure: Muscle Strength of the Injured Leg
timeFrame: 22 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Comparison of Injured and Uninjured Leg Strength
timeFrame: 22 weeks
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Riyadh
country: Saudi Arabia
facility: King Saud University
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