Vibration on Patellofemoral Joint Pain After ACLR
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a prevailing problem among sports participants, especially in non-contact sports. Studies have reported that 70-84% of ACL injuries are non-contact in nature, and movements like changing in direction while running, cutting and pivoting on a planted foot have resulted in a majo
| Condition(s) | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Patellofemoral Pain |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a prevailing problem among sports participants, especially in non-contact sports. Studies have reported that 70-84% of ACL injuries are non-contact in nature, and movements like changing in direction while running, cutting and pivoting on a planted foot have resulted in a majority of ACL injuries. Even after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgeries, study has reported a 30-50% prevalence of developing patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pain in 1-2 years post-operation. Whole body vibration (WBV) therapy has been gaining attention as an effective method of training in recent years. It has been proved to have a positive effect on improving muscle strength, muscle activities, muscle power and loading during drop jump. Though duration of WBV may differ according t |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18 to 60 2. Unilateral ACLR 3. Persisting PFJ pain 4. Isolated symptomatic site or pathology Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 60 2. Bilateral ACLR 3. Revision ACLR 4. Any rheumatological diseases 5. Previous contralateral knee injury 6. Any knee osteoarthritis |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Locations | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Start date | 2022-03-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT05501210 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05501210 |