Squat biofeedback may stop knee arthritis after ACL injury
NCT ID NCT05363683
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a visual biofeedback program during squats can improve knee loading and prevent osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction. 34 participants were assigned to either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus real-time visual feedback on a screen during squats. The goal was to see if the feedback could help restore normal knee movement and reduce early signs of cartilage damage seen on MRI.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Squat biofeedback (visual feedback during squats using force plates)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new rehabilitation method to prevent knee osteoarthritis after ACL injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants. The biofeedback may not produce lasting changes or prevent osteoarthritis in the long term.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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