Date of Award

Summer 6-14-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (MMSc)

First Advisor

Andrew Jimenez, MD

Abstract

Approximately 200,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries occur every year and arthroscopic reconstruction is the most common treatment for athletes who wish to return to their respective sport level1. However, deficits in quadriceps strength, functional mobility, and measures of psychological readiness are prevalent long after standard therapy is completed due to lasting effects of surgical disuse atrophy2, 3. Recently, blood flow restriction has been introduced as an adjunct modality for surgical rehabilitation, shown to improve measures of strength six months after surgery when compared to control. When added to standard resistance therapy, local hypoxic effects have been associated with increased muscular metabolic demand and hypertrophy. For this reason, our randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of blood flow restriction therapy on strength improvement over the course of the perioperative period. Additionally, we will assess patient-reported measures of psychological readiness to understand its impact on clearance to return to sport.

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