Exercise Program for Knee Recovery in Football Players with ACL Injuries

NCT06808763 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: RSPD-2025R1090
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 9
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

ACL Injuries

Keywords

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Knee Rehabilitation; Muscle Strength; Range of Motion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Outcome Measure: Muscle Strength of the Injured Leg

  Outcome Measure: Muscle Strength of the Injured Leg Description: Improvement in muscle strength of the injured leg, specifically targeting hamstrings and quadriceps. Method of Measurement: Measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at 60°/second angular velocity. Unit of Measure: Peak torque (Newton-meters, Nm).

  22 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Comparison of Injured and Uninjured Leg Strength

  22 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Rehabilitation Exercise Program for ACL Injury

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm includes a structured rehabilitation exercise program designed to improve knee function, muscle strength, and range of motion in football players with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The program is conducted over 22 weeks. Measurements of thigh and leg muscle strength, as well as knee range of motion, are taken at baseline, midway, and post-intervention to evaluate the program's effectiveness. This arm aims to assess whether the exercise program restores knee function and supports a safe return to sports.

Other: Knee Rehabilitation Exercise Program

Interventions

Knee Rehabilitation Exercise Program OTHER

Rehabilitation Program Description: The rehabilitation program was designed to restore knee function and strength progressively in football players recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Key elements of the program are detailed below: Program Components: Session Structure: Each session lasted 60 to 90 minutes. Sessions were performed multiple times weekly, progressively adjusted throughout the program. Session Breakdown: Warm-Up and Jump Exercises (Part 1): Focused on preparing the body for physical activity and improving jump dynamics. Dynamic Exercises (Part 2): Included drop-jumps, side-hops, and crossover-hops for dynamic knee stabilization and balance. Strength Exercises: Targeted muscle groups included hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves. Exercises consisted of one-legged leg press, eccentric leg press, squats, one-legged squats on a balance mat, one-legged leg curls, Nordic hamstring, one-legged toe-raises, and lunge exercises. Resistance training was i

Rehabilitation Exercise Program for ACL Injury

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• King Saud University: lead

Study Sites (1)

King Saud University

Riyadh, 11362, Saudi Arabia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; Wounds and Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Knee Injuries; Leg Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Consultant and associate professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 21, 2025
• First Posted: February 5, 2025
• Study Start: January 24, 2024
• Primary Completion: July 28, 2024
• Study Completion: August 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SA (1)