
Physical Therapy & Rehab
Neuromuscular and standard exercise training for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction
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Am J Sports Med. 2009 Oct;37(10):1958-66. Epub 2009 Jun 25.
74 patients who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction were randomized to receive either a neuromuscular exercise (NE) program or a standard strength exercise (SE) program. This study compared subjective and objective outcomes at 6 month, 1 and 2 year follow-ups. Significantly improved knee function was found in the NE group at 6 month follow-up, but this difference diminished with further long term follow-ups. The SE group demonstrated significantly improved hamstring muscle strength 1 year post-operatively.
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