Mind over muscle: mental training boosts ACL recovery
NCT ID NCT03209531
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a type of mental coaching, called operant conditioning, can improve thigh muscle strength and activation in people who had ACL surgery. 11 participants completed the program. The goal was to see if the brain could be trained to better activate the quadriceps muscle, which often stays weak after injury.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48108, United States
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