Knee cracking for brain boosts? new study tests ACL recovery trick

NCT ID NCT07058467

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at whether moving the knee joint in a specific way (called manipulation) can improve how fast the brain and muscles react in people who have had ACL surgery. Researchers will work with 30 volunteers aged 18-35 who are 4 months to 10 years past their surgery. Participants will do reaction time and jumping tests before and after the knee manipulation to see if it helps.

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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