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Rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injuries: a best-evidence synthesis of systematic reviews for the OPTIKNEE consensus
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 ...
The University of Alabama at Birmingham13d
Female athletes are at higher risk for ACL injuries. Here is how to reduce the risk.
“Female athletes are at higher risk for ACL injuries due to multiple factors, including neuromuscular control, landing ...
The Etownian14h
ACL Tears in Collegiate Athletes: the critical role of perceived social support
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur and the tibia in the knee joint and is a common site for injuries among athletes of all ages. These injuries can result from either contact ...
Riverine Herald12h
Preventing ACL injuries: A focus for athletes and coaches
I discussed why an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) rupture often leads to a 12-month recovery period away from sport.
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Healing of acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture on MRI and outcomes following non-surgical management with the Cross Bracing Protocol
Objective Investigate MRI evidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) healing ... and physiotherapist-supervised goal-oriented rehabilitation). MRIs (3 months and 6 months) were graded using the ACL ...