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The Effect of Plyometric Training in Post-ACLR Surgery

Sponsor: Cairo University • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07862881

Registry updated: 2026-10-15

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Description

The primary goal of this RCT is to evaluate the effect of adding plyometric training on standard program intervention in patients aged 18-40 years who have undergone ACLR surgery. The primary question to answer is does adding plyometrics training to the standard rehabilitation program has superior effect in the improvement of muscular strength, dynamic balance and functional performance in ACLR patients. Participants will be divided into two groups. Group 1 (control) receives standard program for 24 weeks, and Group 2 (interventional) receives the same standard program for 16 weeks, followed by adding plyometrics for additional 8 weeks alongside with the standard program (total of 24 weeks).

Interventions

Standard program (Other)
Participants will receive only standard therapy for 24 weeks.
Plyometrics Training (Other)
Participants will receive standard therapy for 16 weeks, followed by an additional 8 weeks of plyometrics training alongside with standard therapy. (total=24 weeks).

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-40 years 2. Primary unilateral ACL reconstruction 3. Reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) or hamstring tendon (HT) autograft 4. Cleared by operating surgeon for progressive resistance and functional training 5. Able to perform full weight-bearing ambulation without assistive devices Exclusion Criteria: 1. Revision ACL reconstruction 2. Associated grade III ligament injury 3. Meniscal repair (meniscectomy is not an exclusion) 4. Concomitant chondral defect requiring surgical intervention or cartilage repair 5. Contralateral lower limb injury within the preceding 12 months 6. Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m²

Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation Anterior Cruciate Ligament/Surgery Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery ACL Surgery ACL Reconstruction

Locations

PTOC South Valley University — Qina, Qena Governorate, Egypt

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