TIMELINE OF GAINS IN QUADRICEPS STRENGTH SYMMETRY AND PATIENT-REPORTED FUNCTION EARLY AFTER ACL RECONSTRUCTION
Author(s) -
Kristy Pottkotter,
Stephanie L. Di Stasi,
Laura C. Schmitt,
Robert A. Magnussen,
Mark V. Paterno,
David C. Flanigan,
Christopher C. Kaeding,
Timothy E. Hewett
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of sports physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2159-2896
DOI - 10.26603/ijspt20200995
Subject(s) - medicine , anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction , isometric exercise , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , osteoarthritis , anterior cruciate ligament , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
Quadriceps weakness is a predictor of long-term knee function and strength recovery can vary from months to years after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). However, few studies evaluate quadriceps strength and self-reported function within the first several weeks after ACLR.
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