The Influence of Running to ACL Deficiency

The Influence of Running to Kinematic Parameters of Patients With ACL Deficiency

The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of running to kinematic parameters of patients with anterior cruciate ligament.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 20< age < 30.
2. Body mass index < 30.
3. For controls, no history of major injury or surgery in lower limbs; no symptoms of lower limbs; physical examination to test the lower limbs to be healthy.
4. For ACLD group, history of knee injury for at least 2 weeks and able to walk and run; confirmed to be unilateral ACL injury by MRI; knee pain in the knee (ACL injury).
5. The habit of moderate exercise (e.g. Jogging) at least once a week for at least 30 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Body mass index >30.
2. For controls, injury or surgery in hip/knee/ankle.
3. For ACLD group, injury or surgery in hip/ankle; confirmed to be no ACL injury by arthroscopy.
4. Neuropathic disease.
5. Muscular disease.
6. Lack ability to finish the procedure physically or mentally.
7. Easy to fall.
8. Any other conditions that can influence gait parameters of the lower limbs.