Postural Control Assessment After ACL Reconstruction (PCA-ACL)
Submitted by Thomas Klein · Physiotherapy · 2026-07-20
Basic Info
- Department(s)
- Physiotherapy
- 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
- —
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.
- 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.
- Participant availability post-surgery — Coordinate scheduling directly with the physiotherapy clinic.
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