After an ACL reconstruction (a surgery to fix a knee ligament), some people experience arthrogenic muscle responses (AMR). This means their knee muscles respond differently, which can be protective at first but might cause problems later like early knee arthritis. This study will compare two types of therapy: regular physiotherapy and physiotherapy with cognitive dual-task training (exercises that involve thinking tasks). We think the added brain tasks might help muscles work more naturally and reduce AMR.
Participants will be those who show AMR five months after surgery. They will be randomly assigned to one of the therapy programs for six weeks, attending sessions twice a week. The effects will be checked again at seven and nine months post-surgery.
- Study Length: Nine months, with therapy sessions over six weeks.
- Visits Required: Regular sessions twice a week for therapy.
- Eligibility: Ages 18-40, must have had ACL surgery.
Exclusions include previous ACL surgeries, severe leg injuries, or certain chronic conditions.