Influence of Blood Flow Restriction in the Early Phase After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Graft: Proposal for a Randomized Multicentric Experimental Protocol
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https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2021/v8i2/996Keywords:
blood flow restriction, early rehabilitation, anterior cruciate ligament, strengthening.Abstract
Background: The rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is a recurrent injury, especially in athletes (70%), and surgery is often preferred. However, a consequent post-surgical quadricipital atrophy is commonly noticed. Here, we present a research project proposing early quadricipital muscle strengthening under Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in postsurgery patients. The objectives are to assess the impact of early post-surgical muscle strengthening under BFR on quadricipital strength and spatio-temporal parameters during gait analysis.
Methods: A prospective, interventional, experimental, and multi-center study is proposed comparing a control group benefiting from muscle strengthening alone to an experimental group benefiting from muscle strengthening under BFR. The protocol was carried out between D3 and D31 post-surgery on a sports population.
Results: We expect this study to provide an additional therapeutic option in the anterior cruciate ligament's immediate and early post-operative protocols in athletes.
Conclusion: This study project aims to offer innovative and efficient rehabilitation that answers the athlete’s needs and
aligns with an evidence-based practice approach.
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