Postural Control Assessment After ACL Reconstruction (PCA-ACL)

Basic Info

Department(s)

Physiotherapy

Applicant Role

—

Primary Banner

LUNEX

Project Types

Master Student Project

Legal Signature Required

No

Line Manager Approval Required

No

Supervisor Approval Required

Yes

Team Members

• Thomas Klein — Master Student (Physiotherapy) · 100% effort

Classification

Funding Type

Internal

Strategic Alignments

Injury Prevention

Research Pillars

Data

Expected Contributions

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Summary

Abstract: This Master thesis project assesses postural control and balance recovery in athletes during the six months following ACL reconstruction, using force-plate-based sway measures.

Objectives: Track postural control recovery over 6 months post-surgery; Compare recovery trajectories against a healthy control group

Methodology: Prospective cohort study using force-plate balance testing at 4 time points post-surgery, compared to matched healthy controls.

Expected Outputs: Master Thesis

Keywords: ACL; postural control; balance; rehabilitation

Impact, Risk & Ethics

Scientific impact: Contributes recovery-trajectory data that could inform return-to-sport readiness criteria after ACL surgery.

Societal impact: Supports safer return-to-sport decisions, reducing re-injury risk for recovering athletes.

Student involvement: 1 × MSc

Ethics approval required: Pending — Application in preparation, expected decision in 4 weeks.

Lab & Equipment Bookings

• Force Plates — qty 1
• Space: Biomechanics Lab — Half day, 2 sessions/week
• Support: Clinician — Post-surgical assessment supervision

Compliance & Governance

Data Management Plan Required

Yes

GDPR Considerations

Yes

Open Science Plan S Compliance

No

IP Considerations

No