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Three-month functional training programme improves knee joint function in athletes post-ACL reconstruction surgery.

Chuanjia Du¹, Jiao Jiao², Jihe Zhou³

¹School of Sports Medicine and Health, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China.

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

|September 18, 2024

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A 3-month functional training program significantly improved recovery for athletes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery. This enhanced recovery protocol led to better dynamic balance, knee mobility, and stability compared to conventional methods.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery requires effective rehabilitation for athletes to regain optimal knee function.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to optimize patient outcomes and reduce recovery time.
The duration and methods of rehabilitation significantly influence the return to sport and overall knee functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of a 3-month functional training program combined with ERAS protocols on recovery after ACL reconstructive surgery.
To compare the effectiveness of this specialized training regimen against conventional recovery approaches in a young athletic population.

Main Methods:

A quasi-experimental study design was employed.
34 patients (aged 14-24) undergoing ACL reconstruction were divided into an experimental group (functional training + ERAS) and a control group (conventional recovery).
Functional outcomes were assessed using the Y-Balance Test, Functional Movement Screening, and Isokinetic Knee Test before and after the 3-month intervention.

Main Results:

The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements (p < 0.05) in all assessed parameters compared to the control group.
Athletes in the functional training group showed enhanced dynamic balance, increased knee joint mobility, and improved stability.
These results indicate a superior recovery trajectory for the group engaged in the specialized training program.

Conclusions:

A 3-month functional training program, integrated with ERAS protocols, is effective in facilitating post-ACL reconstructive surgery recovery.
This approach significantly enhances key functional parameters crucial for athletes' return to sport.
The findings support the adoption of this enhanced rehabilitation strategy for ACL surgery patients.