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Perturbation Training vs Functional Activities on Pain, ROM, Balance, and Function Post-ACL

NCT07642752 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2026-06-11

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Summary

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and functionally disabling knee injuries, particularly in physically active individuals. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, optimal post-operative rehabilitation remains critical for successful functional recovery, minimizing re-injury risk, and restoring pre-injury performance levels

Conditions

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

Perturbation Training Group

Two-leg rocker board One-leg rocker board Roller board / stable (weight scale) surface Roller board / BOSU ball TheraBand feedback / perturbation training Simple sport-specific technique on rocker board Moderate demand sport-specific technique on rocker board Advanced sport-specific technique on rocker board This sequence reflects a progressive challenge to knee stability, beginning with bilateral balance tasks, advancing to unilateral control, and culminating in sport-specific perturbation drills.

OTHER

Task-Oriented Functional Activities Group

Functional Recovery Tasks After ACLR Normal walking gait Bilateral squat Unilateral foundation exercises - Single leg squat Bilateral landing Running - Run on treadmill Bilateral plyometric - Bilateral drop jump Unilateral landing / deceleration - Single leg deceleration Unilateral plyometric - Single leg drop jump Change of direction ability / coordination - 90º cut maneuver Sport-specific movements - Movement control under sport-specific change of direction This sequence reflects a progressive load and skill development pathway, starting from basic gait and bilateral tasks, moving toward unilateral control, plyometrics, and finally sport-specific agility.

OTHER

Control Group (Standard Rehabilitation Protocol)

Heating pad (5-10 minutes) TENS (short bursts, 10-15 minutes, frequency 100 Hz) Stationary cycling Gentle range of motion exercises Passive and active-assisted ROM Isometric quadriceps contractions Straight leg raises Quadriceps setting with a towel under the knee Closed-chain exercises (e.g., wall sits, mini-squats) Hamstring curls Double-leg stance on foam pad This set emphasizes pain relief, mobility restoration, and foundational strength before progressing to advanced neuromuscular or sport-specific tasks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hira Shaukat, Mphill · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-20
Primary Completion
2026-10-15
Completion
2026-11-06

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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