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 ...

Data Extraction: The data extracted included number of patients, ACL reconstruction ... with closed-chain exercises were probably all safe. Home-based rehabilitation was evaluated in 2 studies.

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four primary ligaments that provides stability to the knee joint. If the ACL is torn, surgery may be needed ...

Patients randomly assigned to rehabilitation therapy started with a minimum of 3 months supervised physical therapy, also following the Dutch ACL guideline.14 Exercises were focused on balance and ...