New running form may ease pain after ACL reconstruction
NCT ID NCT03918681
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether teaching people recovering from ACL reconstruction to run with a forefoot strike and a faster step rate could reduce knee pain and improve function. Ten active-duty soldiers and cadets participated. The approach is non-invasive and focuses on retraining running technique rather than using drugs or surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
gait retraining (changing running foot strike and step rate)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce knee pain and improve running after ACL surgery.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study that was terminated early, so results may not be reliable or apply to the general public.
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Locations
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Keller Army Community Hospital
West Point, New York, 10996, United States