Have you hurt your knee? Have you had an ACL reconstruction?
We are recruiting individuals with AND without a history of an ACL repair, between the ages of 18-45 that have been cleared to return to regular activity to participate in a study. We seek to understand if ACL injury is associated with changes in cardiovascular health and strength.
University of Connecticut
EFFECTS OF ACL RECONSTRUCTION ON CARDIOVASCULAR, PHYSICAL AND SELF-REPORTED FUNCTION
Cardiovascular variables (i.e. heart rate, blood pressure, arterial stiffness, VO2max), leg muscle strength & self-reported questionnaires will be measured.
The study will be one 1-2 hour session in the Human Performance Laboratory in Gampel Pavilion.
Individuals who are cleared to participate in regular activity between the ages of 18-45 are eligible.
Participants will receive information regarding their cardiovascular and physical function for participating in this study.
An informational meeting will be scheduled. Please email the principal investigator (information below) if you are interested in participating.
This research is conducted under the direction of Lindsay J. DiStefano, PhD, ATC. Department of Kinesiology
Please call 860-486-1118 or email cody.butler@uconn.eduif you have any questions.
*This research study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol # H18-271
For more information, contact: Cody Butler at cody.butler@uconn.edy