Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Technique After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study will be to evaluate the effect of adding BFR (using 80% of LOP) to the conventional physical therapy program on knee function, functional test, balance, quadriceps and hamstrings muscles strength, thigh muscle girth and knee effusion in rehabilitation after ACLR.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged from 18-35 years. 2. Underwent an ACLR semitendinosus autograft one-week post-operative 3. Willingness to participate in the intervention and subsequent assessment. 4. BMI from 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Insecure graft fixation (due to bone quality, suspension). 2. Active infection. 3. Postsurgical excess knee swelling that may limit exercise performance. 4. ACLR using bone tendon bone (BTB) graft. 5. Any cardiovascular disease such as hypertension. 6. Any lower limb trauma. 7. Hip and ankle pathology. 8. BMI more than 30 kg/m2