The highest level of evidence for ACL rehabilitation in this review (moderate certainty) was observed for: (1) neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve quadriceps strength; (2) open versus ...

Post-ACL surgery, patients can work towards strengthening their knee and improving its mobility through a systematic rehabilitation program. Exercises for the early stages include heel slides ...

The rehabilitation of athletes after ACL reconstruction continues to evolve, with the goals of returning athletes to the activity of their choice as soon as possible and hoping to slow the almost ...

Following ACL surgery, exercise-based rehabilitation is currently the best practice intervention to optimize function and return to sport. However, even with exercise rehabilitation, people with ...

He explained, ‘ACL reconstruction is just the beginning of treatment ... so I rarely experienced discomfort during this exercise. Intermediate rehab phase (2–6 weeks after surgery): I engaged in joint ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four primary ligaments that ...

Published results showed use of an accelerometer to track physical activity after ACL reconstruction may be associated with improved recovery outcomes compared with traditional patient-reported ...