Optimizing Gait Biomechanics for Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Prevention

Optimizing Gait Biomechanics for Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Prevention

The purpose of this study is to report the feasibility and determine the initial effects of 18 sessions of real-time gait biofeedback delivered over a 6-week period on retention and transfer of normalized gait biomechanics and improvements in indicators of early post-traumatic osteoarthritis development in those with an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) at 6 and 8-week posttests.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have completed all other formal physical therapy
• Are between the ages of 18 and 35
• Underwent an ACLR between 6 and 24 months prior to enrollment.
• Demonstrate underloading during gait (vGRF- impact peak <1.09 x BW)
• Demonstrate clinically relevant-knee symptoms (KOOS-QOL <72)
• Have undergone ACLR surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• ACLR revision surgery
• A multiple ligament surgery
• A lower extremity fracture
• Knee osteoarthritis
• The participant has a BMI ≥ 36.