A rehabilitation protocol that involves initiating progressive eccentric resistance exercises 3 weeks after patients undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can more than double quadriceps ...
It has been suggested that immobilization of the knee or restricted motion could increase the occurrence of complications such as pain, capsular contractions, and scar formation, leading to reduced ...
People with anterior cruciate ligament injuries can lose up to 40% of the muscle strength in the affected leg--with muscle atrophy remaining a big problem even after ACL reconstruction and physical ...
Kruse LM, Gray B, Wright RW. Rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. A systematic review. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012; 94:1737–1748. Objective: To review recent evidence in ...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients often face bone and muscle loss immediately following the procedure. Researchers presenting their work today at the AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day ...
Unfortunately, the downside of a heavily front-loaded roster finally hit reality for the Warriors. On the heels of Kevin Durant’s Achilles rupture (pun intended), Klay Thompson ruptured the anterior ...
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose tore the ACL in his left knee in April 2012. (AP Photo | Kamil Krzaczynski) What do Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Tyler Johnstone (all-American left tackle), ...
3 Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden Correspondence to Ylva B Ericsson, Physiotherapy Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Inga Marie Nilssons gata 22, Skånes ...