"Resistance Strength Training
in Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Rehabilitation"
Study Performed By:
Timothy M. Hosea M.D., Dean Pinciotti, P.T., Michael F. Harrer,
M.D.
Summary: To maximize the results following an
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, strength training of the
involved extremity is essential. However, the postoperative
rehabilitation protocol must be carefully planned and progress as
motion is obtained and soft tissues mobilized. Initially the
strengthening program should use isometrics and closed chain
exercises. As the protocol progresses, submaximal and
endurance exercises are added with proprioceptive neuromuscular
facilitation and functional closed chain techniques, followed by
maximal resistance isometric and isokinetic exercises until full
reconditioning is obtained. Key Words: ACL Rehabilitation -
Strength training - Muscle strength.
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The article is found in Sports Medicine
and Arthroscopy Review
4:31-41 Lippincott-Raven Publishers,
Philadelphia
http://www.lww.com/ or (800)
638-3030
www.sportsmedarthro.com
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