The Effect of Cognitive Dual-task Rehabilitation on Arthrogenic Muscle Responses After ACL Reconstruction

After an ACL reconstruction (a surgery to fix a ligament in your knee), some people notice their muscles around the knee react differently. This is called arthrogenic muscle responses (AMR). It's like your muscles are trying to protect your knee, but if it goes on too long, it might harm your knee joint and lead to osteoarthritis (a joint disease causing pain and stiffness).

In this study, researchers are testing if regular physiotherapy (exercise therapy) can be improved by adding cognitive dual-task training (exercises that train both the body and mind). They believe this might help muscles work more naturally and less anxiously.

Participants will be tested 5 months after their ACL surgery. If they have AMR, they can join the study. They will receive one of two therapies for six weeks and be tested again at 7 and 9 months after surgery to see if the therapy helped.

• Study involves therapy sessions twice a week for six weeks.
• Participants must be 18-40 years old and have had ACL surgery.
• Some health conditions may prevent participation.