Wearable Vibration Effect on Biomechanics and Biomarkers After ACL Reconstruction

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries account for up to 25% of knee injuries, it is estimated that 32,000-400,000 new cases of ACL tears occur in the USA every year. The Standard care is twofold; a) ACL reconstruction surgery and b) prolonged rehabilitation period (usually no less than 9 months). However, a large amount of patients do not return to their pre-injury activity level, and up to 30% reinjure their ACL in the following two years. The wearable system consists of two non-invasive bands, above and below the knee that vibrate during the weight bearing phase while walking.