Comparison of Methods in Post Operative Knee Arthroscopy Rehabilitation
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy in post-operative rehabilitation following knee arthroscopy for primary ACL reconstruction. BFR has been shown to effect time to return to activity and strength postoperatively. This study aims to analyze the effects of BFR therapy in patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction surgery compared to controls. Participants will be randomized into either a treatment (BFR Cuff) or control (no BFR cuff) group. All participants will follow standard of care (SOC) physical therapy protocol for 12 weeks after surgery according to their treatment group. Strength and patient outcome measures will be recorded throughout the 2 year study period.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing primary knee arthroscopy for ACL reconstruction without meniscus repair * Completing initial 12 weeks of physical therapy at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver * Patients with access to smartphone device Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral knee surgeries to be performed within 12 weeks of each other * Patients received meniscus repairs, chondral lesion repair/transplants, * Prior surgery on the same knee * Anyone who meets the following contraindications for BFR therapy: * Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) * Pulmonary Embolism * Hemorrhagic/Thrombolytic Stroke * Clotting Disorders * Hemophilia or taking blood thinners * Pregnant or up to 6 months post-partum * Untreated Hypertension * Untreated Hypotension * Rhabdomyolysis or recent traumatic injury 2\. Exclusion criteria will be evaluated via the medical record as well as by the expert opinion of the physician. 3\. If at any point in the study a subject develops one of the above contraindications, the