Home Rehabilitation Using Smart Wearable Exercise and Electrical Stimulation Device After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Home-based Rehabilitation Using Smart Wearable Knee Exercise Device With Electrical Stimulation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to develop and apply a rehabilitation program for patients who are discharged after ACL reconstruction using a wearable joint rehabilitation exercise device (exoRehab).

This randomized, single-blind, controlled trial included 40 patients who are discharged after ACL reconstruction.

The intervention group(n=20) was instructed and educated about 6 week home rehabilitation program using a wearable device(exoRehab)

The controls(n=20) was instructed and educated about 6 week conventional home rehabilitation program

Two weeks after surgery and six weeks after discharge, evaluation is performed.

The purpose of this study is to develop and apply a rehabilitation program for patients who are discharged after ACL reconstruction using a wearable joint rehabilitation exercise device (exoRehab).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Patients who are older than 19 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of surgery or traumatic injury to the uninvolved lower extremity
• Complication after ACL reconstruction surgery
• Dermatological conditions affecting the thigh
• Body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2
• Implanted pacemakers or defibrillators
• Significant neurologic impairments
• Other unstable lower-extremity orthopedic conditions
• Initiated rehabilitation at another facility prior to their first physical therapy session at our facility
• Other lower limb impairment affecting function
• More than one surgery for a tear of the ACL