Proprioception, Muscle Strength and Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Basic parameters: 18 years — 35 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effect of Proprioception and Muscle Strength on Kinesiophobia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Overview
Fear of re-injury after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery (ACLR) affects individuals' return to sports and physical activity negatively. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioception and muscle strength on kinesiophobia in patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
Detailed description
Factors such as graft type, patient age, activity level and athletic experience, as well as psychological factors such as psychological readiness for return to sports, fear of re-injury, and motivation during the rehabilitation process, affect returning to sports after ACLR. Fear is a psychological reaction that occurs after injury and is clearly seen during the period when athletes continue to actively participate in sports. Individuals' confidence in their knees and pain after surgery affect their fear of movement.
While kinesiophobia provides benefits in protecting injured body parts in the acute phase of pain, it can lead to inactivity, emotional stress and risk of re-injury in the long term. Kinesiophobia changes the biomechanics of movements and pain perception. Insufficient muscle strength and instability in the knee negatively affect confidence in the knee. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioception and muscle strength on kinesiophobia in patients who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
Primary outcome measures
- Kinesiophobia [Time frame: Baseline]
- Joint position sense [Time frame: Baseline]
- Muscle strength [Time frame: Baseline]
- Dynamic stability [Time frame: Baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Return to sports after ACL injury [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Between the ages of 18-35
- History of ACL reconstruction surgery at least 6 months ago
Exclusion criteria
- History of previous lower extremity surgery
- History of lower extremity injury within the last 6 months
- Having a vestibular or neurologic pathology that would affect balance
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Bezmialem Vakif University — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06538792 · Ka24-2