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Falling Techniques Training for ACL Injury

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Waitlist Available

Led By Boyi Dai, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by University of Wyoming

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Between 14 and 30 years old.

Be younger than 65 years old

Must not have

Having had an injury that prevented participation in physical activity for more than two weeks over the previous six months.

Having had major lower extremity or spinal injuries that have involved surgical treatment.

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up two weeks after the training

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study whether one-week training of falling techniques can help reduce the risk of ACL injuries compared to soft-landing techniques.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for young recreational athletes aged 14-30 who play sports involving jump-landing activities at least once a week and exercise twice a week. It's not for those with allergies to adhesives, pregnant individuals, people with conditions limiting full sporting effort, or those with recent major injuries/surgeries.

What is being tested?

The study tests how one-week training in falling techniques affects landing mechanics related to ACL injury risk compared to soft-landing methods. It looks at immediate effects and retention after two weeks, aiming for safer landings without significant injuries.

What are the potential side effects?

While the training program aims to be safe, participants might experience minor bruises during the process. No moderate or major injuries are expected as part of this safety-focused intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 14 and 30 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I was unable to be physically active for over two weeks due to an injury in the last six months.

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I have had surgery for major injuries to my legs or spine.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ immediate after the training

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~immediate after the training

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediate after the training for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Peak vertical ground reaction forces during landings

Secondary study objectives

Peak internal knee adduction moments during landings

Peak internal knee extension moments during landings

Peak internal knee external rotation moments during landings

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: One-week training of falling techniques on landing biomechanics associated with ACL loadingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will perform one-week training of single-leg falling techniques, a post-training assessment, a two-week break, and a retention assessment.

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