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Kaynak H, Altun M, Tok S. Effect of Force Sense to Active Joint Position Sense and Relationships between Active Joint Position Sense, Force Sense, Jumping and Muscle Strength. J Mot Behav 2019; 52:342-351. [PMID: 31204891 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2019.1627280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We aimed to investigate the effect of external load on the joint position sense (JPS) accuracy and its relation to the target jump height. The present study also aimed to explore the relationship between force sense (FS) and maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). Participants' MVIC levels were determined during the 45-degree knee extension task. Then, participants were asked to execute a knee JPS task with external load (EL-JPS) and with no-load (EL-JPS). To assess jumping accuracy participants were instructed to jump with their 50% of maximum jump height. Results indicated that EL-JPS error values were lower than NL-JPS. EL-JPS was correlated to jumping errors. However, the relationship between NL-JPS and jumping errors was not significant. A significant correlation was found between MVIC and FS errors.
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- Haydar Kaynak
- Manisa Celal Bayar University Sport Sciences Faculty, Manisa, Turkey
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- Manisa Celal Bayar University Sport Sciences Faculty, Manisa, Turkey
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- Manisa Celal Bayar University Sport Sciences Faculty, Manisa, Turkey
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Ithurburn MP, Paljieg A, Thomas S, Hewett TE, Paterno MV, Schmitt LC. Strength and Function Across Maturational Levels in Young Athletes at the Time of Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction. Sports Health 2019; 11:324-331. [PMID: 31173697 DOI: 10.1177/1941738119849070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The impact of maturation on lower extremity strength and function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may help guide future studies of age-specific rehabilitation. HYPOTHESIS Pediatric ACLR patients would demonstrate higher thigh strength symmetry and knee-related function at return to sport (RTS) compared with adolescent and young adult participants who underwent traditional ACLR. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohort study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2. METHODS A total of 144 young athletes at the time of RTS clearance post-ACLR were classified into 3 maturational groups (pediatric, n = 16 with physeal-sparing ACLR [mean age = 12.3 years; range = 9.2-14.6 years]; adolescent, n = 113 [mean age = 16.5 years; range = 14.1-19.8 years]; young adult, n = 15 [mean age = 22.0 years; range = 20.5-24.9 years]). Quadriceps and hamstring strength were measured using an electromechanical dynamometer. Knee-related function was measured using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective form and single-leg hop tests. The Limb symmetry Index (LSI) was used in calculations for hop and strength tests. Group differences were compared with Kruskal-Wallis tests and Mann-Whitney U post hoc tests. Proportions of participants meeting literature-recommended RTS criterion cutoffs were compared among the groups using chi-square tests. RESULTS The pediatric group demonstrated higher quadriceps LSI (P = 0.01), IKDC scores (P < 0.01), single-hop LSI (P < 0.01), and crossover-hop LSI (P = 0.02) compared with the young adult group. In addition, the pediatric group demonstrated higher IKDC scores (P < 0.01) and single-hop LSI (P = 0.02) compared with the adolescent group. The adolescent group demonstrated higher IKDC scores (P < 0.01), single-hop LSI (P = 0.02), and crossover-hop LSI (P = 0.03) compared with the young adult group. The proportions of participants meeting all RTS criterion cutoffs were highest in the pediatric group and lowest in the young adult group (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION Young athletes at RTS clearance after pediatric ACLR demonstrated higher quadriceps strength symmetry and knee-related function than adolescents and young adults after traditional ACLR. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings demonstrate the need for further study regarding the impact of these group differences on longitudinal outcomes after ACLR, including successful RTS and risk of second ACL injury.
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- Matthew P Ithurburn
- Department of Physical Therapy and Center for Exercise Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Biomechanics Laboratories and Sports Medicine, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine, and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester and Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Sports Medicine Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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McPherson AL, Feller JA, Hewett TE, Webster KE. Smaller Change in Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Is Associated With Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Among Younger Patients. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:1209-1215. [PMID: 30786247 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519825499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lower psychological readiness to return to sport has been reported for younger patients (≤20 years) who go on to a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. However, changes in psychological readiness and specific psychological responses associated with second injury have not been identified. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS To identify changes in psychological readiness over time associated with a second ACL injury. It was hypothesized that younger patients who suffered a second injury would have smaller changes in psychological readiness to return to sport when compared with those who did not have a second injury. STUDY DESIGN Case-control study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS Patients ≤20 years old at the time of surgery who had a primary ACL reconstruction procedure between June 2014 and June 2016 were recruited for this study. The short version of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sport After Injury (ACL-RSI) scale was completed by patients before their ACL reconstruction and repeated at 12 months after surgery to assess psychological readiness to return to sport. The primary outcome of interest was the relationship between the change in psychological readiness and second ACL injuries. RESULTS Among 115 young patients who returned to sport after ACL reconstruction, 21 (18%) experienced a second ACL injury. Injured patients did not show improvement in their ACL-RSI score between the preoperative assessment and 12-month time point (58.5 vs 60.8 points, P = .60) and had a significantly smaller change when compared with noninjured patients (9.2 vs 24.9 points, P = .01). When compared with the noninjured group, the injured group reported they were more nervous about playing sport, less confident in playing sport without concern for the knee, more frustrated with having to consider the knee with respect to sport, and more fearful of reinjuring the knee by playing sport ( P≤ .05). CONCLUSION Injured patients exhibited less improvement in psychological readiness at a group level and reported different psychological characteristics with regard to return to sport at 12 months after ACL reconstruction as monitored by the ACL-RSI scale.
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- April L McPherson
- Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Sports Medicine Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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King E, Richter C, Franklyn-Miller A, Wadey R, Moran R, Strike S. Back to Normal Symmetry? Biomechanical Variables Remain More Asymmetrical Than Normal During Jump and Change-of-Direction Testing 9 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:1175-1185. [PMID: 30943079 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519830656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), athletes have demonstrated performance asymmetries as compared with healthy cohorts, but little research has investigated if biomechanical asymmetries are also different during jump and change-of-direction (CoD) tasks between groups. PURPOSE To identify if differences in magnitude of asymmetry of biomechanical and performance variables exist between these groups. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS Analysis was conducted between 156 male patients 9 months after surgery and 62 healthy participants. Three-dimensional motion capture and analysis were carried out on a double-legged drop jump, a single-legged drop jump, a single-legged hop for distance, and planned and unplanned CoD. Asymmetry between limbs was calculated for each variable with root mean square difference between limbs. Statistical parametric mapping was used to identify the between-group differences in magnitude of asymmetry of performance and biomechanical variables. RESULTS There were differences in asymmetry of biomechanical variables across all jump and CoD tests, with greater asymmetries in the ACLR group. The majority of differences between groups were in the sagittal and frontal planes, with more differences found in the jump than CoD tests. The single-legged drop jump demonstrated large differences in performance asymmetry (effect size, 0.94) with small differences for both CoD tests (0.4) and none for the single-legged hop for distance. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated greater asymmetry of biomechanical variables 9 months after ACLR as compared with healthy participants across all tests, suggesting insufficient rehabilitation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study highlights the importance of including biomechanical as well as performance variables when assessing rehabilitation status after ACLR. REGISTRATION NCT02771548 ( ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Enda King
- Sports Medicine Research Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,Department of Life Sciences, Roehampton University, London, UK
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- Sports Medicine Research Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Sports Medicine Research Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.,Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Sport, Health, and Applied Sciences, St Mary's University, Twickenham, UK
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- Sports Medicine Research Department, Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry Demesne, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Life Sciences, Roehampton University, London, UK
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Wik EH, Auliffe SM, Read PJ. Examination of Physical Characteristics and Positional Differences in Professional Soccer Players in Qatar. Sports (Basel) 2018; 7:sports7010009. [PMID: 30602694 PMCID: PMC6358794 DOI: 10.3390/sports7010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Physical characteristics in professional soccer differ between competition levels and playing positions, and normative data aid practitioners in profiling their players to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. Given the paucity of research in Arabic soccer populations, the purpose of this study was to provide position-specific normative values for professional players competing in the Qatar Stars League. One hundred and ninety-five players completed a musculoskeletal assessment as part of an annual periodic health examination. Tests included measures of range of motion (hip, ankle, and hamstring), bilateral and unilateral jump performance, and quadriceps/hamstring (isokinetic/NordBord), hip adduction/abduction (eccentric), and groin (isometric) strength. Descriptive data were examined, and positional differences were analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Goalkeepers were significantly heavier (p < 0.01), had a higher body mass index (p < 0.05) than outfield positions and demonstrated greater absolute strength. Defenders were the strongest relative to body mass, and these differences were significant (p < 0.05) versus goalkeepers and strikers. No meaningful between-group comparisons were apparent for jumping or range of motion tests. Compared to mean values from other professional leagues, soccer players in Qatar appear to be shorter, lighter and display inferior strength and jump capacities. These data can be used to tailor training and rehabilitation programs to the specifics of the league and position in which the athletes compete.
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- Eirik Halvorsen Wik
- Aspetar Sports Injury and Illness Prevention Programme (ASPREV), Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, P.O. Box 29222, Doha, Qatar.
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- Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre (AHP), Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, P.O. Box 29222, Doha, Qatar.
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- Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre (AHP), Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, P.O. Box 29222, Doha, Qatar.
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The Effect of Functional Movement Training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil 2018; 27:541-545. [DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objectives: To evaluate the effect of functional movement screen (FMS)-based functional exercise in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Design: Randomized, controlled, single-blind trial. Setting: Institutional, single center. Patients: A total of 38 patients who underwent ACLR were recruited and randomly assigned to group 1 (n = 19) or group 2 (n = 19). Interventions: Both groups received 6-month routine rehabilitation immediately after surgery. From the postoperative fourth to sixth month, group 1 received FMS-based functional exercise plus routine rehabilitation and group 2 received routine rehabilitation only. The FMS-based functional exercise was individualized and customized functional corrective exercise, which was designed based on the 3-month postoperative FMS results. The frequency of rehabilitation was 1 hour per session, twice a week, for a total duration of 6 months. Main Outcome Measures: At 3 and 6 months postoperatively, patients were evaluated by FMS scoring, Lysholm Knee Score, and International Knee Documentation Committee 2000 Score. Results: After the intervention, both groups had significantly increased FMS, Lysholm Knee Score, and International Knee Documentation Committee 2000 score. Group 1 had significantly greater changes in FMS (median: 4 vs 3, P < .001), Lysholm Knee Score (median: 24 vs 16, P = .001), and International Knee Documentation Committee 2000 Score (median: 22 vs 8, P < .001) than group 2. Conclusion: The application of FMS-based functional exercise to patients after ACLR resulted in significant improvement in knee function and movements. The authors suggested integrating FMS evaluation and FMS-based training into routine post-ACLR rehabilitation programs.
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King E, Richter C, Franklyn-Miller A, Daniels K, Wadey R, Jackson M, Moran R, Strike S. Biomechanical but not timed performance asymmetries persist between limbs 9 months after ACL reconstruction during planned and unplanned change of direction. J Biomech 2018; 81:93-103. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Functional Performance Measures Used for Return-to-Sport Criteria in Youth Following Lower-Extremity Injury. J Sport Rehabil 2018; 27:581-590. [PMID: 29405808 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT As sport participation increases globally, so will injury-related risks. The process used to determine return-to-sport following injury is vital to future sport participation and injury prevention. Early specialization along with poor management of sport participation causes an increase in injury risk and potential long-term health consequences for youth athletes. OBJECTIVES Previous injury is a common intrinsic risk factor for new injuries. Identifying functional performance deficits, defined by return-to-sport criteria, minimizes these risk factors and provides athletes with guidelines to return safely to sport. The purposes of this clinical commentary and literature review are to provide a summary of current concepts and clinical practices and to identify functional performance measures as clinical assessment tools for return-to-play criteria in the youth population. EVIDENCE A literature review was completed using numerous databases, where 154 relevant articles were reviewed and 22 articles were included in this commentary. Of the 22 articles using functional performance measures for return-to-sport criteria, 6 were specific to youth, 12 had mixed populations of adults and youth, and 4 were normative samples for specific youth populations. Acquisition: The gaps in the literature pertaining to functional performance measures in the youth population are addressed, and future research needs for return-to-sport criteria are identified. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS This descriptive literature review identifies 22 articles that meet the search criteria for the youth population discussing the use of clinical functional performance measures in order to identify return-to-sport criteria for lower-extremity injuries. CONCLUSIONS Due to the inconsistencies in terminology, definitions, and standardization of clinical assessment tools, it seems necessary to create a comprehensive functional performance test battery for the lower extremity that can be used as return-to-sport criteria.
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Edwards PK, Ebert JR, Joss B, Ackland T, Annear P, Buelow JU, Hewitt B. Patient Characteristics and Predictors of Return to Sport at 12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: The Importance of Patient Age and Postoperative Rehabilitation. Orthop J Sports Med 2018; 6:2325967118797575. [PMID: 30263898 PMCID: PMC6149022 DOI: 10.1177/2325967118797575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background: Preventing and mitigating the risk of reinjury after anterior cruciate
ligament reconstruction (ACLR) rest on variables including age, surgical
restoration of knee stability, adequate physical function, and thorough and
complete postoperative rehabilitation, but to what degree these factors
influence return to sport is unclear. Purpose: To investigate factors predictive of return to sport 12 months after ACLR.
The factors specifically evaluated were strength, hop function,
self-reported knee function, patient age, and quality of postoperative
rehabilitation. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: This study evaluated 113 patients approximately 12 months after ACLR using a
rehabilitation grading tool, the subjective International Knee Documentation
Committee (IKDC) form, and a return-to-sport battery consisting of maximal
isokinetic quadriceps and hamstring strength and 4 functional hop tests.
Mann-Whitney U tests and chi-square analyses were used to
determine differences between patients who had or had not returned to sport.
A subsequent binary logistic hierarchical regression determined the factors
predictive of a patient’s return to sport. In those patients who had
returned to sport, relationships between either age or level of
rehabilitation and passing the return-to-sport battery were also
investigated. Results: Complete rehabilitation (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 7.95; P =
.009), age ≤25 years (adjusted OR, 3.84; P = .024), and
higher IKDC scores (P < .001) were predictive of return
to sport at 12 months. In participants who had returned to sport, 21% passed
the return-to-sport battery compared with only 5% who did not. Of those who
had returned to sport, 37% who underwent complete rehabilitation passed the
return-to-sport battery as opposed to 5% who underwent incomplete
rehabilitation. In patients aged ≤25 years, only 48% underwent complete
rehabilitation, despite having returned to sport. Additionally, in this
group of patients, 40% underwent complete rehabilitation and passed the
physical performance battery as opposed to only 4% who did not undergo
complete rehabilitation. Conclusion: Younger patients and higher subjective IKDC scores were predictive of return
to sport. Patients who completed 6 months of rehabilitation incorporating
jumping and agility tasks had a higher rate of return to sport, suggesting
that postoperative rehabilitation is important in predicting return to
sport. Specialists and physical therapists alike should stress the
importance of thorough postoperative rehabilitation and adequate
neuromuscular strength and function to patients whose goals are to return to
sport.
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- Peter K Edwards
- School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Hollywood Functional Rehabilitation Clinic, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Orthology, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Thomson A, Einarsson E, Hansen C, Bleakley C, Whiteley R. Marked asymmetry in vertical force (but not contact times) during running in ACL reconstructed athletes <9 months post-surgery despite meeting functional criteria for return to sport. J Sci Med Sport 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2018.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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King E, Richter C, Franklyn-Miller A, Daniels K, Wadey R, Moran R, Strike S. Whole-body biomechanical differences between limbs exist 9 months after ACL reconstruction across jump/landing tasks. Scand J Med Sci Sports 2018; 28:2567-2578. [DOI: 10.1111/sms.13259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Enda King
- Sports Medicine Research Department; Sports Surgery Clinic; Dublin Ireland
- Department of Life Sciences; Roehampton University; London UK
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- Sports Medicine Research Department; Sports Surgery Clinic; Dublin Ireland
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- Sports Medicine Research Department; Sports Surgery Clinic; Dublin Ireland
- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine; University of Melbourne; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Sports Medicine Research Department; Sports Surgery Clinic; Dublin Ireland
- Queen’s School of Engineering; University of Bristol; Bristol UK
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- School of Sport, Health, and Applied Sciences; St Mary's University; London UK
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- Sports Medicine Research Department; Sports Surgery Clinic; Dublin Ireland
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- Department of Life Sciences; Roehampton University; London UK
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Terry AC, Thelen MD, Crowell M, Goss DL. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL READINESS SCREENING TOOL- ATHLETE CONCERN FOR INJURY & PRIOR INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH FUTURE INJURY. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2018; 13:595-604. [PMID: 30140553 PMCID: PMC6088131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Musculoskeletal Readiness Screening Tool (MRST) was developed in an effort to consistently predict injury among military personnel. Current injury prediction tools have not consistently predicted injury in this population. The MRST is comprised of the weight bearing forward lunge, modified deep squat, closed kinetic chain upper extremity stability test (CKCUEST), forward step down with eyes closed, stationary tuck jump, unilateral wall sit hold, and subjective, individual perceived level of risk for injury. The Feagin hop and self-reported history of injury were also included in this study protocol. The Feagin hop was a functional test used consistently by the orthopedic department located at the testing site as well as used in a recent study aimed at defining a return to duty screen; self-reported history of injury has been identified as a potential predictor of injury. PURPOSE To examine whether MRST scores, as a composite as individual components, were predictive of a United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) student athlete sustaining a future musculoskeletal injury. STUDY DESIGN Prospective Cohort Study. METHODS MRST scores were collected for 141 student athletes (mean age 18.63 ± 1.31) at USMAPS. The injury surveillance period was nine months. Students participated in regularly occurring military specific training and various sports. Mean scores were compared between injured and uninjured groups; binary logistic regression model was also completed. RESULTS Seventy students sustained an injury. The top activities resulting in injury included football (36%) and basketball (11%) with injuries predominantly located in the lower extremity including the knee (24%), hip (15%), and ankle (14%). Composite MRST scores were not statistically different between injured (12.58 ± 2.16) and uninjured (13 ± 2.27) groups. There was an association between those with a personal concern for future injury and actual injury (p = .04). There was an association between those reporting a prior injury in the preceding 12 months and those incurring an injury at USMAPS (p = .04). CONCLUSION The MRST composite scores were not predictive of injury in this population. Previous injury and personal concern for injury were significant injury predictors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2a.
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- Aspen C. Terry
- 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ, USA
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- Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA
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- Baylor University-Keller Army Community Hospital, Division 1 Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship, West Point, NY, USA
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- Baylor University-Keller Army Community Hospital, Division 1 Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship, West Point, NY, USA
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Curran MT, Lepley LK, Palmieri-Smith RM. Continued Improvements in Quadriceps Strength and Biomechanical Symmetry of the Knee After Postoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Is It Time to Reconsider the 6-Month Return-to-Activity Criteria? J Athl Train 2018; 53:535-544. [PMID: 29975571 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-478-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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CONTEXT Patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) present with strength and biomechanical deficits at return to activity (RTA). Deficits in strength and biomechanical symmetry impair function during activity and may predispose patients to subsequent injury. OBJECTIVE To compare strength and biomechanical function in patients with ACLR at RTA and more than 12 months post-ACLR. DESIGN Descriptive laboratory study. SETTING Research laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS A total of 20 participants (12 females, 8 males; age = 21.40 ± 5.60 years, height = 171.3 ± 10.2 cm, mass = 73.21 ± 19.41 kg) who had undergone ACLR and were cleared to RTA were recruited. INTERVENTION(S) Strength was measured during knee extension and evaluated by the isometric and isokinetic quadriceps index. Biomechanical function was evaluated using symmetry values for sagittal-plane knee-joint rotations, changes in sagittal-plane knee-joint rotation, knee-extension moments, and changes in knee-extension moment that were recorded during a single-legged forward hop. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Self-reported function was measured using the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Evaluation Form. Participants were assessed at RTA (212.25 ± 28.11 days) and more than 12 months post-ACLR (556.25 ± 230.89 days). RESULTS At RTA, strength and biomechanical values were less than 80% symmetric. We observed improvements from RTA to more than 12 months post-ACLR for the isometric quadriceps index ( F1,18 = 29.22, P < .001), isokinetic quadriceps index ( F1,18 = 10.88, P = .004), sagittal-plane knee-joint rotations ( F1,19 = 9.58, P = .006), change in sagittal-plane knee-joint rotations ( F1,19 = 7.83, P = .01), knee-extension moments ( F1,19 = 5.73, P = .03), change in knee-extension moments ( F1,19 = 21.10, P < .001), and self-perceived function ( F1,19 = 11.50, P = .003). Of the 7 variables that showed improvement at more than 12 months post-ACLR, only 3 met the recommended criteria (≥90%). CONCLUSIONS Patients with ACLR showed asymmetry in strength and biomechanics at RTA. These asymmetries, along with self-perceived function, improved over time. However, despite improvements in strength and biomechanics at RTA, asymmetries of more than 10% were still present more than 12 months post-ACLR.
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- School of Kinesiology.,Departments of Kinesiology and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut, Storrs
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- School of Kinesiology.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Norte GE, Hertel J, Saliba SA, Diduch DR, Hart JM. Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With or Without Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Athl Train 2018; 53:475-485. [PMID: 29893603 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-102-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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CONTEXT Central and peripheral neural adaptations have been identified after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction (ACLR) and are hypothesized to contribute to posttraumatic muscle dysfunction. Limited evidence exists about the temporal nature of neuromuscular adaptations during early and late-term phases of recovery after ACLR, and no researchers have studied patients with posttraumatic osteoarthritis. OBJECTIVE To compare quadriceps neuromuscular function less than 2 years ( early) and more than 2 years ( late) after ACLR, including in patients who experienced posttraumatic knee osteoarthritis. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Laboratory. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS A total of 72 patients after ACLR, consisting of 34 early (9.0 ± 4.3 months postsurgery), 30 late (70.5 ± 41.6 months postsurgery), and 8 with osteoarthritis (115.9 ± 110.0 months postsurgery), and 30 healthy control volunteers. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Quadriceps function was measured bilaterally during a single visit to determine normalized Hoffmann reflex (H : M ratio), knee-extension maximal voluntary isometric contraction torque (Nm/kg), central activation ratio (%), fatigue index (% decline), and active motor threshold (%). Comparisons were made using 2-way analyses of variance to identify the effect of limb and group on each outcome measure. We calculated Cohen d effect sizes to assess the magnitude of difference between ACLR and matched control limbs for each group. RESULTS Compared with healthy control limbs, involved-limb maximal voluntary isometric contraction was lower among all patients after ACLR ( P < .001, Cohen d values = -1.00 to -1.75). The central activation ratio ( P < .001, Cohen d = -1.74) and fatigue index ( P = .003, Cohen d = -0.95) were lower among patients only early after ACLR. The active motor threshold was higher among all patients after ACLR ( P < .001, Cohen d values = -0.42 to -1.56). CONCLUSIONS Neuromuscular impairments were present in patients early and late after ACLR, regardless of osteoarthritis status. Quadriceps strength and corticospinal excitability were impaired at each time point compared with values in healthy control individuals, suggesting the need to address cortical function early after ACLR.
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- Grant E Norte
- School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Athletic Training Program, University of Toledo, OH
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- Department of Kinesiology, Sports Medicine Program and.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- Department of Kinesiology, Sports Medicine Program and.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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- Department of Kinesiology, Sports Medicine Program and.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructive Surgery: A Review. Tech Orthop 2018. [DOI: 10.1097/bto.0000000000000265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Elias ARC, Harris KJ, LaStayo PC, Mizner RL. Clinical Efficacy of Jump Training Augmented With Body Weight Support After ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Sports Med 2018; 46:1650-1660. [PMID: 29558161 DOI: 10.1177/0363546518759052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited knee flexion and increased muscle co-contraction during jump landing are believed to diminish outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The efficacy of jump training to improve patients' mechanical and neuromuscular deficits is understudied. HYPOTHESIS Jump training will improve functional, mechanical, and neuromuscular outcomes and higher repetition training augmented by body weight support will result in better retention of gains. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS Thirty athletes (18 months after surgery) were screened, and 19 with mechanical deficits and limited clinical outcomes were enrolled in the trial. Testing included the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) questionnaire, leg landing mechanics via motion analysis, knee joint effusion using a stroke test, and a surface electromyography-generated co-contraction index during a single-legged landing. Participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: jump training with normal body weight (JTBW) and high-repetition jump training with body weight support (JTBWS). Knee effusion grading throughout training was used to assess joint tolerance. Changes in outcomes over time were analyzed with mixed-effects modeling. Immediate outcomes were compared with retention testing at 8 weeks after training by use of 2-way analyses of variance with effects of time and group. RESULTS Significant effects of time were found during the training phase for all outcome measures, but no effects of group or sex were found. IKDC score (pooled; mean ± SD) increased from 76 ± 12 to 87 ± 8 ( P < .001). Knee flexion during single-legged landing increased from 57° ± 11° to 73° ± 9° ( P < .001). Average co-contraction index decreased from 37 ± 15 to 19 ± 6 ( P < .001). All measures were retained over the retention period in both groups. The relative risk of knee effusion of the JTBW group versus the JTBWS group was 4.2 (95% CI, 2.25-7.71; P < .001). CONCLUSION Jump training mitigated some risk factors for second injury and osteoarthritis in patients after ACL reconstruction. Training made lasting improvements in physical function measures as well as mechanical and neuromuscular coordination deficits. Higher repetitions used with body weight support did not improve retention but substantially reduced risk for effusion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Jump training is an efficacious intervention for athletes with poor outcomes after ACL reconstruction, and training with body weight support lessens the risk for excessive joint stress during practice. Registration: NCT02148172 ( ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Audrey R C Elias
- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA
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- School of Public and Community Health Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA
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Schneider DK, Gokeler A, Otten E, Ford KR, Hewett TE, Divine JG, Colosimo AJ, Heidt RS, Myer GD. A Novel Mass-Spring-Damper Model Analysis to Identify Landing Deficits in Athletes Returning to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. J Strength Cond Res 2018; 31:2590-2598. [PMID: 27465632 DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000001569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Schneider, DK, Gokeler, A, Otten, E, Ford, KR, Hewett, TE, Divine, JG, Colosimo, AJ, Heidt, RS, and Myer, GD. A Novel mass-spring-damper model analysis to identify landing deficits in athletes returning to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Strength Cond Res 31(9): 2590-2598, 2017-A mass-spring-damper (MSD) model may serve as an extension of biomechanical data from 3-dimensional motion analysis and epidemiological data which helps to delineate populations at risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate such a model. Thirty-six ACL reconstruction (ACLR) group subjects and 67 controls (CTRL) completed single-leg drop landing and single-leg broad jump tasks. Landing ground reaction force data were collected and analyzed with an MSD model. Medians, interquartile ranges, and limb symmetry indices (LSIs) were calculated and comparisons were made within and between groups. During a single-leg drop landing, the ACLR group had a lower spring LSI than the CTRL group (p = 0.015) and landed with decreased stiffness in the involved limb relative to the uninvolved limb (p = 0.021). The ACLR group also had an increased damping LSI relative to the CTRL group (p = 0.045). The ACLR subjects landed with increased stiffness (p = 0.006) and decreased damping (p = 0.003) in their involved limbs compared to CTRL subjects' nondominant limbs. During a single-leg forward broad jump, the ACLR group had a greater spring LSI value than the CTRL group (p = 0.045). The CTRL group also recorded decreased damping values in their nondominant limbs compared with the involved limbs of the ACLR group (p = 0.046). Athletes who have undergone ACLR display different lower-limb dynamics than healthy controls, according to an MSD model. Quadriceps dominance and leg dominance are components of ACLR athletes' landing strategies and may be identified with an MSD model and addressed during rehabilitation.
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- Daniel K Schneider
- 1Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; 2Division of Sports Medicine, The Sport Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio; 3College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; 4Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; 5Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina; 6Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; 7Department of Sports Medicine, Sports Health and Performance Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; 8Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio; 9Wellington Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mercy Health, Cincinnati, Ohio; 10Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; and 11The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, Waltham, Massachusetts
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Lepley AS, Kuenze CM. Hip and Knee Kinematics and Kinetics During Landing Tasks After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Athl Train 2018; 53:144-159. [PMID: 29350551 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-334-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the current evidence concerning kinematic and kinetic strategies adopted during dynamic landing tasks by patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). DATA SOURCES PubMed, Web of Science. STUDY SELECTION Original research articles that evaluated kinematics or kinetics (or both) during a landing task in those with a history of ACLR were included. DATA EXTRACTION Methodologic quality was assessed using the modified Downs and Black checklist. Means and standard deviations for knee or hip (or both) kinematics and kinetics were used to calculate Cohen d effect sizes and corresponding 95% confidence intervals between the injured limb of ACLR participants and contralateral or healthy matched limbs. Data were further stratified by landing tasks, either double- or single-limb landing. A random-effects-model meta-analysis was used to calculate pooled effect sizes and 95% confidence intervals. DATA SYNTHESIS The involved limbs of ACLR patients demonstrated clinically and significantly lower knee-extension moments during double-legged landing compared with healthy contralateral limbs and healthy control limbs (Cohen d range = -0.81 to -1.23) and decreased vertical ground reaction forces when compared with healthy controls, regardless of task (Cohen d range = -0.39 to -1.75). CONCLUSIONS During single- and double-legged landing tasks, individuals with ACLR demonstrated meaningful reductions in injured-limb knee-extension moments and vertical ground reaction forces. These findings indicate potential unloading of the injured limb after ACLR, which may have significant implications for secondary ACL injury and long-term joint health.
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Welling W, Benjaminse A, Seil R, Lemmink K, Gokeler A. Altered movement during single leg hop test after ACL reconstruction: implications to incorporate 2-D video movement analysis for hop tests. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018; 26:3012-3019. [PMID: 29549389 PMCID: PMC6154044 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-018-4893-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE There is a lack of objective factors which can be used in guiding the return to sport (RTS) decision after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The purpose of the current study was to conduct qualitative analysis of the single leg hop (SLH) in patients after ACLR with a simple and clinical friendly method and to compare the possible difference in movement pattern between male and female patients. METHODS Sixty-five patients performed the single leg hop (SLH) test at 6.8 ± 1.0 months following isolated ACLR. Digital video camcorders recorded frontal and sagittal plane views of the patient performing the SLH. Knee flexion at initial contact (IC), peak knee flexion, knee flexion range of motion (RoM), and knee valgus RoM were calculated. In addition, limb symmetry index (LSI) scores were calculated. RESULTS No differences were found in movement pattern between males and females. Movement analysis revealed that males had a decrease in knee flexion at IC (p = 0.018), peak knee flexion (p = 0.002), and knee flexion RoM (p = 0.017) in the injured leg compared to the non-injured leg. Females demonstrated a decrease in peak knee flexion (p = 0.011) and knee flexion RoM (p = 0.023) in the injured leg compared to the non-injured leg. Average LSI scores were 92.4% for males and 94.5% for females. CONCLUSIONS Although LSI scores were > 90%, clinical relevant altered movement patterns were detected in the injured leg compared to the non-injured leg. Caution is warranted to solely rely on LSI scores to determine RTS readiness. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY NAME AND REGISTRATION The University of Groningen, ID 2012.362. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Wouter Welling
- Medisch Centrum Zuid, Sportlaan 2-1, 9728 PH, Groningen, The Netherlands. .,Center for Human Movement Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Center for Human Movement Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands ,School of Sport Studies, Hanze University Groningen, Zernikeplein 17, 9747 AS Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Département de l’Appareil Locomoteur, Centre Hospitalier de Luxemburg, 4 Rue Nicolas Ernest Barblé, 1210 Luxembourg, Luxembourg ,Sports Medicine Research Laboratory, Luxembourg Institute of Health, 4 Rue Nicolas Ernest Barblé, 1210 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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- Center for Human Movement Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Center for Human Movement Science, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
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Paterno MV, Huang B, Thomas S, Hewett TE, Schmitt LC. Clinical Factors That Predict a Second ACL Injury After ACL Reconstruction and Return to Sport: Preliminary Development of a Clinical Decision Algorithm. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117745279. [PMID: 29318172 PMCID: PMC5753959 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117745279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Biomechanical predictors of a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) and return to sport (RTS) have been identified; however, these measures may not be feasible in a standard clinical environment. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether standard clinical measures predicted the risk of second ACL injuries. The hypothesis tested was that a combination of strength, function, and patient-reported measures at the time of RTS would predict the risk of second ACL injuries with high sensitivity and specificity. Study Design Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3 and Cohort study (prognosis); Level of evidence, 1. Methods A total of 163 participants (mean age, 16.7 ± 3.0 years) who underwent primary ACLR and were able to RTS were evaluated. All participants completed an assessment of isokinetic strength, hop testing, balance, and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Participants were tracked for a minimum of 24 months to identify occurrences of a second ACL injury. The initial 120 participants enrolled were used to develop a clinical prediction model that utilized classification and regression tree (CART) analysis, and the remaining 43 participants enrolled were used as a validation dataset. Additional analyses were performed in all 163 participants using Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards modeling. Results Approximately 20% (23/114) of the initial subset of the cohort suffered a second ACL injury. CART analysis identified age, sex, knee-related confidence, and performance on the triple hop for distance at the time of RTS as the primary predictors of a second ACL injury. Using these variables, a model was generated from which high-risk (n = 53) and low-risk groups (n = 61) were identified. A total of 22 participants in the high-risk group and 1 participant in the low-risk group suffered a second ACL injury. High-risk participants fit 1 of 2 profiles: (1) age <19 years, triple hop for distance between 1.34 and 1.90 times body height, and triple hop for distance limb symmetry index (LSI) <98.5% (n = 43) or (2) age <19 years, triple hop for distance >1.34 times body height, triple hop for distance LSI >98.5%, female sex, and high knee-related confidence (n = 10). The validation step identified the high-risk group as being 5 times (odds ratio, 5.14 [95% CI, 1.00-26.46]) more likely to suffer a second ACL injury, with a sensitivity of 66.7% and specificity of 72.0%. Conclusion These findings recognize measures that accurately identify young patients at high risk of sustaining a second ACL injury within 24 months after RTS. The development of a clinical decision algorithm to identify high-risk patients, inclusive of clinically feasible variables such as age, sex, confidence, and performance on the triple hop for distance, can serve as a foundation to re-evaluate appropriate discharge criteria for RTS.
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- Mark V Paterno
- Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.,Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Biomechanics Laboratories and Sports Medicine Research Center, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Menzer H, Slater LV, Diduch D, Miller M, Norte G, Goetschius J, Hart JM. The Utility of Objective Strength and Functional Performance to Predict Subjective Outcomes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117744758. [PMID: 29318168 PMCID: PMC5753987 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117744758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many clinicians release patients to return to activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) based on time from surgery despite deficits in muscle strength and function. It is unclear whether symmetry or unilateral performance is the best predictor of subjective outcomes after ACLR. PURPOSE To determine physical performance predictors of patient-reported outcomes after reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 88 participants (49 males, 39 females; mean ± SD height, 174.0 ± 9.6 cm; weight, 76.1 ± 18.5 kg; age, 19.4 ± 3.7 years) who underwent primary, unilateral ACLR volunteered for this study. Participants had undergone reconstruction a mean of 6.9 ± 1.8 months (range, 5.0-14.1 months) before the study. All participants underwent strength testing as well as hop testing and then completed the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) questionnaires. Stepwise linear regression models were used for symmetry and unilateral performance to identify the proportion of variance explained in the IKDC score, KOOS total score, KOOS-sport subscale, and time from surgery, as well as receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses on those variables that explained the most variance in patient-reported outcomes to determine cutoff thresholds. RESULTS No significant correlations were found between time from surgery and objective performance. The only significant predictors of IKDC score were single-hop limb symmetry index (LSI) and age (R2 = 0.177) and unilateral triple-hop performance and age (R2 = 0.228). The cutoff for single-hop symmetry was 0.92 (area under the curve [AUC], 0.703; P = .012), and the cutoff for normalized triple-hop distance was 3.93 (AUC, 0.726; P = .005). When stratified by age, the cutoff for single-hop symmetry was 0.81 (AUC, 0.721; P = .051) for younger patients (age <19.1 years) and was not significant for older patients (age ≥19.1 years). The cutoff for normalized triple-hop distance was 3.85 (AUC, 0.832; P = .005) in older patients and was not significant for younger patients. The only significant predictors of KOOS-sport subscale were single-hop LSI (R2 = 0.140) and normalized knee extensor power at 180 deg/s (R2 = 0.096). When subjective outcomes were predicted based on KOOS-sport subscale, the cutoff for single-hop symmetry was 0.85 (AUC, 0.692; P = .018). CONCLUSION Hopping performance is the most predictive functional variable of subjective outcomes after reconstruction. Single-hop symmetry was most important for younger patients and unilateral triple-hop distance was most important for older patients. Clinicians should consider hopping performance when making return-to-activity decisions after ACLR.
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- Heather Menzer
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Neuromechanics of Impaired Locomotion Lab, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Fischer F, Blank C, Dünnwald T, Gföller P, Herbst E, Hoser C, Fink C. Isokinetic Extension Strength Is Associated With Single-Leg Vertical Jump Height. Orthop J Sports Med 2017; 5:2325967117736766. [PMID: 29147670 PMCID: PMC5672995 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117736766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Isokinetic strength testing is an important tool in the evaluation of the physical capacities of athletes as well as for decision making regarding return to sports after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in both athletes and the lay population. However, isokinetic testing is time consuming and requires special testing equipment. Hypothesis A single-jump test, regardless of leg dominance, may provide information regarding knee extension strength through the use of correlation analysis of jump height and peak torque of isokinetic muscle strength. Study Design Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods A total of 169 patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were included in this study. Isokinetic testing was performed on the injured and noninjured legs. Additionally, a single-leg countermovement jump was performed to assess jump height using a jump accelerometer sensor. Extension strength values were used to assess the association between isokinetic muscle strength and jump height. Results The sample consisted of 60 female (mean age, 20.8 ± 8.3 years; mean weight, 61.7 ± 6.5 kg; mean height, 167.7 ± 5.3 cm) and 109 male (mean age, 23.2 ± 7.7 years; mean weight, 74.6 ± 10.2 kg; mean height, 179.9 ± 6.9 cm) patients. Bivariate correlation analysis showed an association (r = 0.56, P < .001) between jump height and isokinetic extension strength on the noninvolved side as well as an association (r = 0.52, P < .001) for the involved side. Regression analysis showed that in addition to jump height (beta = 0.49, P < .001), sex (beta = -0.17, P = .008) and body mass index (beta = 0.37, P < .001) affected isokinetic strength. The final model explained 51.1% of the variance in isokinetic muscle strength, with jump height having the strongest impact (beta = 0.49, P < .001) and explaining 31.5% of the variance. Conclusion Initial analysis showed a strong association between isokinetic strength and jump height. The study population encompassed various backgrounds, skill levels, and activity profiles, which might have affected the outcome. Even after controlling for age and sex, isokinetic strength was still moderately associated with jump height. Therefore, the jump technique and type of sport should be considered in future research.
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- Felix Fischer
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention/Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism/Private University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism/Private University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism/Private University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Gelenkpunkt-Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Research Unit of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention/Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism/Private University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Hall in Tirol, Austria.,Gelenkpunkt-Sports and Joint Surgery, Innsbruck, Austria
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Associations Among Quadriceps Strength and Rate of Torque Development 6 Weeks Post Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Future Hop and Vertical Jump Performance: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017; 47:845-852. [PMID: 29029566 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Study Design Prospective cohort. Background Quadriceps strength is associated with hop distance and jump height in persons who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, it is unknown whether the ability to rapidly generate quadriceps torque in the early phase of recovery is associated with future hopping and jumping performance in this population. Objective To evaluate the prospective associations among quadriceps strength and rate of torque development (RTD) and single-leg hop for distance, vertical jump height, vertical ground reaction force (vGRF), and vertical force loading rate during a landing task in persons who have undergone ACL reconstruction. Methods Seventy patients with unilateral ACL reconstruction participated. At 6 weeks post ACL reconstruction, isometric quadriceps strength and RTD were measured using a dynamometer. At 6 months following ACL reconstruction, patients performed the single-leg hop for distance test. Patients also performed the single-leg vertical jump test on a force plate that measured maximum jump height, vGRF, and average loading rate during landing. Results Both quadriceps strength and RTD at 6 weeks post ACL reconstruction were associated with all hopping and jumping measures at 6 months post ACL reconstruction (P≤.04). Single-leg hop distance was associated more closely with quadriceps strength than with quadriceps RTD (P = .05), and vertical jump height and vGRF measures were associated more closely with quadriceps RTD than with quadriceps strength (P = .05 and P<.01, respectively). Both quadriceps measures were associated with loading rate. Conclusion Quadriceps strength and RTD are complementary but distinct predictors of future hopping and jumping performance in persons who have undergone ACL reconstruction. These findings may contribute to improved rehabilitation of patients who are at risk for poor jumping/hopping performance and abnormal knee loading. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(11):845-852. Epub 13 Oct 2017. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7133.
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Li H, Chen J, Li H, Wu Z, Chen S. MRI-based ACL graft maturity does not predict clinical and functional outcomes during the first year after ACL reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:3171-3178. [PMID: 27485123 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-4252-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether magnetic resonance image (MRI)-based graft maturity predicts clinical and functional scores during the first year after ACL reconstruction. METHODS Patients with unilateral ACL reconstruction were prospectively invited to participate in this study, and they were examined using a 3.0-T MRI scan at 3, 6, and 12 months after the operation. Clinical examinations were performed on the same day, including subjective functional examinations, physical examinations and the KT-1000 test. MRI measurements were focused on the graft signal intensity of the ACL graft using the signal/noise quotient value from a region of interest analysis. RESULTS Finally, a total of 38 participants with ACL reconstruction were recruited for this study, including 21 with autograft tendons and 17 with allograft tendons. Generally, the signal/noise quotient values of the ACL grafts increased from 3 to 6 months and then decreased from 6 to 12 months. There was no significant association between graft signal/noise quotient value and IKDC, Lysholm, or Tegner scores at each time point. Graft signal/noise quotient value had a significant positive association with ATTD for the cohort (p = 0.002) and for the autograft group (p = 0.004) at 3 months. However, there was no significant association between graft signal/noise quotient value and ATTD at 6 or 12 months, respectively. CONCLUSION The MRI-based graft maturity does not have the ability to predict clinical and functional outcomes in patients at the first-year follow-up. Graft maturity should not be used as an objective test to determine the appropriate time to return to sports during the first year after ACL reconstruction. The results from this study will allow clinicians to determine graft-specific health to determine whether the graft is healed enough to return to sports during the first postoperative year. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Hong Li
- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Huashan Hospital, No 12, Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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Culvenor AG, Patterson BE, Guermazi A, Morris HG, Whitehead TS, Crossley KM. Accelerated Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Early Knee Osteoarthritis Features at 1 Year: An Exploratory Study. PM R 2017; 10:349-356. [PMID: 28919498 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Revised: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND A timely return to competitive sport is a primary goal of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). It is not known whether an accelerated return to sport increases the risk of early-onset knee osteoarthritis (KOA). OBJECTIVE To determine whether an accelerated return to sport post-ACLR (ie, <10 months) is associated with increased odds of early KOA features on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 1 year after surgery and to evaluate the relationship between an accelerated return to sport and early KOA features stratified by type of ACL injury (isolated or concurrent chondral/meniscal injury) and lower limb function (good or poor). DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Private radiology clinic and university laboratory. PARTICIPANTS A total of 111 participants (71 male; mean age 30 ± 8 years) 1-year post-ACLR. METHODS Participants completed a self-report questionnaire regarding postoperative return-to-sport data (specific sport, postoperative month first returned), and isotropic 3-T MRI scans were obtained. OUTCOME MEASURES Early KOA features (bone marrow, cartilage and meniscal lesions, and osteophytes) assessed with the MRI OA Knee Score. Logistic regression analyses evaluated the odds of early KOA features with an accelerated return to sport (<10 months post-ACLR versus ≥10 months or no return to sport) in the total cohort and stratified by type of ACL injury and lower limb function. RESULTS Forty-six (41%) participants returned to competitive sport <10 months post-ACLR. An early return to sport was associated with significantly increased odds of bone marrow lesions (odds ratio [OR] 2.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.3-6.0) but not cartilage (OR 1.2, 95% CI 0.5-2.6) or meniscal lesions (OR 0.8, 95% CI 0.4-1.8) or osteophytes (OR 0.6, 95% CI 0.3-1.4). In those with poor lower limb function, early return to sport exacerbated the odds of bone marrow lesions (OR 4.6, 95% CI 1.6-13.5), whereas stratified analyses for type of ACL injury did not reach statistical significance. CONCLUSION An accelerated return to sport, particularly in the presence of poor lower limb function, may be implicated in posttraumatic KOA development. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Adam G Culvenor
- Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,Quantitative Imaging Centre, Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.,The Park Clinic, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,Quantitative Imaging Centre, Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.,The Park Clinic, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,Quantitative Imaging Centre, Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.,The Park Clinic, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,Quantitative Imaging Centre, Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.,The Park Clinic, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,Quantitative Imaging Centre, Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.,The Park Clinic, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute of Anatomy, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg 5020, Austria; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.,Quantitative Imaging Centre, Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.,The Park Clinic, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.,OrthoSport Victoria, Epworth Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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Ithurburn MP, Paterno MV, Ford KR, Hewett TE, Schmitt LC. Young Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Single-Leg Landing Asymmetries at the Time of Return to Sport Demonstrate Decreased Knee Function 2 Years Later. Am J Sports Med 2017. [PMID: 28644677 DOI: 10.1177/0363546517708996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous work shows that young athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) demonstrate single-leg (SL) landing movement asymmetries at the time of return to sport (RTS); however, the effect of movement asymmetries on longitudinal knee-related function after ACLR has not been examined. Hypothesis/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of SL drop-landing movement symmetry at the time of RTS on knee-related function 2 years later in young athletes after ACLR. The first hypothesis was that young athletes who demonstrated SL drop-landing asymmetries at RTS would demonstrate decreased knee function 2 years later compared with those who demonstrated symmetric SL drop-landing mechanics. The second hypothesis was that SL drop-landing movement symmetry at RTS would be associated with knee functional recovery 2 years later. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS This study included 48 young athletes who had undergone ACLR and were assessed at the time of RTS (77% female; mean [±SD] age at RTS, 17.6 ± 2.6 years) and followed for 2 years after RTS. Three sagittal-plane landing variables of interest were calculated using 3-dimensional motion analysis during an SL drop-landing task at the time of RTS: knee flexion excursion, peak internal knee extension moment, and peak trunk flexion. The limb symmetry index (LSI) was calculated for each landing variable using the following: LSI = (involved/uninvolved) × 100%. The LSI was used to divide the cohort into symmetric (SYM) and asymmetric (ASYM) groups for each landing variable: knee flexion excursion (SYM: LSI ≥ 90% [n = 23]; ASYM: LSI < 85% [n = 18]), peak internal knee extension moment (SYM: LSI ≥ 90% [n = 19]; ASYM: LSI < 85% [n = 22]), and peak trunk flexion (SYM: LSI ≤ 105% [n = 25]; ASYM: LSI > 115% [n = 19]). At 2 years after RTS, knee-related function was evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee form, and performance on SL hop tests. Functional recovery was defined based on literature cutoffs for knee-related functional measures. Differences in 2-year function were compared between the symmetry groups using Mann-Whitney U tests because of nonnormality. Logistic regression was used to determine if landing symmetry at the time of RTS would be associated with 2-year knee functional recovery after RTS. RESULTS The ASYM knee flexion excursion group demonstrated decreased function at 2 years after RTS compared with the SYM group on the KOOS-Pain (ASYM: 93.0 ± 8.2; SYM: 98.4 ± 3.0; P = .008) and the KOOS-Quality of Life (ASYM: 81.6 ± 16.1; SYM: 94.1 ± 9.7; P = .008). Knee flexion excursion was associated with knee functional recovery on the KOOS-Pain and the KOOS-Quality of Life ( P = .033 and P = .012, respectively) at 2 years after RTS, after controlling for the quadriceps strength LSI and graft type. CONCLUSION Young athletes after ACLR with asymmetries in knee kinematics at the time of RTS reported decreased self-reported function 2 years later; however, the clinical importance of these differences needs to be further understood.
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- Matthew P Ithurburn
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Department of Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Sports Medicine Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.,Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA
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- Biomechanics Laboratories and Sports Medicine, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester and Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Sports Medicine Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Because of the epidemiological incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, the high reinjury rates that occur when returning back to sports, the actual number of patients that return to the same premorbid level of competition, the high incidence of osteoarthritis at 5-10-year follow-ups, and the effects on the long-term health of the knee and the quality of life for the patient, individualizing the return to sports after ACL reconstruction (ACL-R) is critical. However, one of the challenging but unsolved dilemmas is what criteria and clinical decision making should be used to return an athlete back to sports following an ACL-R. This article describes an example of a functional testing algorithm (FTA) as one method for clinical decision making based on quantitative and qualitative testing and assessment utilized to make informed decisions to return an athlete to their sports safely and without compromised performance. The methods were a review of the best current evidence to support a FTA. RECENT FINDINGS In order to evaluate all the complicated domains of the clinical decision making for individualizing the return to sports after ACL-R, numerous assessments need to be performed including the biopsychosocial concepts, impairment testing, strength and power testing, functional testing, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). The optimum criteria to use for individualizing the return to sports after ACL-R remain elusive. However, since this decision needs to be made on a regular basis with the safety and performance factors of the patient involved, this FTA provides one method of quantitatively and qualitatively making the decisions. Admittedly, there is no predictive validity of this system, but it does provide practical guidelines to facilitate the clinical decision making process for return to sports. The clinical decision to return an athlete back into competition has significant implications ranging from the safety of the athlete, to performance factors and actual litigation issues. By using a multifactorial FTA, such as the one described, provides quantitative and qualitatively criteria to make an informed decision in the best interests of the athlete.
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- George J Davies
- Physical Therapy Program, Armstrong State University, Savannah, GA, USA.
- Coastal Therapy, Savannah, GA, USA.
- Gundersen Health System, LaCrosse, WI, USA.
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- Sports Medicine and Performance Center, Colorado University, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, Via Christi Health, Wichita, KS, USA
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Jaffri AH, Newman TM, Smith BI, John Miller S. THE DYNAMIC LEAP AND BALANCE TEST (DLBT): A TEST-RETEST RELIABILITY STUDY. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2017; 12:512-519. [PMID: 28900556 PMCID: PMC5534140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a need for new clinical assessment tools to test dynamic balance during typical functional movements. Common methods for assessing dynamic balance, such as the Star Excursion Balance Test, which requires controlled movement of body segments over an unchanged base of support, may not be an adequate measure for testing typical functional movements that involve controlled movement of body segments along with a change in base of support. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of the Dynamic Leap and Balance Test (DLBT) by assessing its test-retest reliability. It was hypothesized that there would be no statistically significant differences between testing days in time taken to complete the test. STUDY DESIGN Reliability study. METHODS Thirty healthy college aged individuals participated in this study. Participants performed a series of leaps in a prescribed sequence, unique to the DLBT test. Time required by the participants to complete the 20-leap task was the dependent variable. Subjects leaped back and forth from peripheral to central targets alternating weight bearing from one leg to the other. Participants landed on the central target with the tested limb and were required to stabilize for two seconds before leaping to the next target. Stability was based upon qualitative measures similar to Balance Error Scoring System. Each assessment was comprised of three trials and performed on two days with a separation of at least six days. RESULTS Two-way mixed ANOVA was used to analyze the differences in time to complete the sequence between the three trial averages of the two testing sessions. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC3,1) was used to establish between session test-retest reliability of the test trial averages. Significance was set a priori at p ≤ 0.05. No significant differences (p > 0.05) were detected between the two testing sessions. The ICC was 0.93 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.84 to 0.96. CONCLUSION This test is a cost-effective, easy to administer and clinically relevant novel measure for assessing dynamic balance that has excellent test-retest reliability. CLINICAL RELEVANCE As a new measure of dynamic balance, the DLBT has the potential to be a cost-effective, challenging and functional tool for clinicians. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2b.
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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- Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
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Eckenrode BJ, Carey JL, Sennett BJ, Zgonis MH. Prevention and Management of Post-operative Complications Following ACL Reconstruction. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2017; 10:315-321. [PMID: 28710739 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-017-9427-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The goal of this paper is to review the current management and prevention of post-operative complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Trends in rehabilitation techniques will be presented, in addition to suggestions for interventions and expected milestones in ACL reconstruction recovery. RECENT FINDINGS ACL reconstruction protocols have evolved to more of a criterion-based progression rather than a tissue-healing time frame. Given the evolution of ACL surgical reconstruction techniques and rehabilitation protocols, the risk of post-operative complications can arise both early and late in the recovery process. This paper will discuss the role of preventative measures as it applies to the post-operative patient with ACL reconstruction. Short-term complications following ACL reconstruction include infection and deficits to knee motion and strength, whereas long-term complications include secondary ACL injury to either the involved or contralateral knee and lack of ability to return to high-level sports following this procedure. Future research should continue to address the multifactorial causes of secondary ACL injury and limited ability of patients to return to high level activities.
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- Brian J Eckenrode
- Arcadia University, 450 S. Easton Road, Glenside, PA, 19038, USA. .,Good Shepherd Penn Partners at Penn Sports Medicine Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Penn Sports Medicine Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Sports Medicine Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Penn Sports Medicine Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this paper is to identify strategies for a successful transition to sports in patients following rehabilitation for ACL reconstruction surgery (ACLR). RECENT FINDINGS Recent research continues to demonstrate a relatively low rate of return to previous level of play among athletes following ACLR combined with a significant risk of injury to either the ipsi or the contralateral ACL. Recent research also demonstrates a growing use of a varied battery of assessments to determine readiness to return to sport as well as a lack of consensus on the ideal rehabilitation program, the criteria for clearance for return to play (both in time from surgery and functional milestones), and the nature of a conditioning program designed specifically for transitioning the cleared athlete back to competition. Due to the lack of consensus and consistency regarding rehabilitation protocols and criteria for clearance to play after ACLR, deficits in strength, neuromuscular control, and psychological readiness may exist in "cleared" athletes. These deficits may not only negatively impact sports performance but also raise the risk of re-injury. Programs designed to successfully return an athlete to previous level of play should include not only strength and conditioning aimed at restoring fitness that was compromised as a result of the injury but also include attention to psychological readiness and address deficits in neuromuscular control. Problems that exist following ACLR cannot be solved by one professional; successful rehabilitation and return to play require a coordinated effort among the surgeon, physical therapist, athletic trainer, and fitness professional. Future research is needed to determine the optimal strategy to restore the neuromuscular control, functional strength, and psychological readiness necessary for a successful return to competition following ACLR.
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- Polly de Mille
- Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
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- Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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Impaired voluntary quadriceps force control following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: relationship with knee function. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:1424-1431. [PMID: 26745965 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-015-3937-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE Impairments in quadriceps force control and altered quadriceps and hamstring muscle activation strategies have been observed following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; however, the functional implications of these impairments are unclear. This study examined the cross-sectional associations between quadriceps force control, quadriceps activation, hamstring coactivation and clinically assessed knee function following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with a hamstring graft. METHODS Sixty-six patients (18 ± 3 months following surgery) and 41 uninjured individuals participated. Quadriceps force control was assessed using an isometric knee extension task. Participants cyclically increased and decreased quadriceps force at slow speeds between 5 and 30 % maximum voluntary isometric contraction matching a moving target displayed on a screen. Quadriceps activation and hamstring coactivation were assessed concurrently using surface electromyography. Knee function was assessed with the Cincinnati Knee Rating Scale and three single-leg hop tests. RESULTS The reconstructed group completed the task with 48 % greater root-mean-square error (RMSE), indicating significantly worse quadriceps force control (p < 0.001). In a multivariable model adjusted for sex, greater RMSE and greater lateral hamstring coactivation were significantly associated with worse knee function that is greater odds of scoring <85 % on one or more knee functional assessment. CONCLUSIONS Less-accurate quadriceps force output and greater hamstring coactivation are associated with worse knee joint function following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and may contribute to irregular knee joint loading and the onset or progression of knee osteoarthritis. Impairments in quadriceps force control and altered muscle activation strategies may be modifiable through neuromuscular training, and this is an area for future research. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Case-control study, Level III.
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a common and predominantly successful surgical intervention. But are there specific preoperative patient characteristics or intraoperative surgeon decisions that lead to better or worse outcomes? And can understanding brain function changes of patients after ACL reconstruction reveal insights into the ways that postsurgical rehabilitation can be improved to further enhance outcomes? These intriguing and clinically applicable questions are addressed in this webinar titled "Improving ACL Reconstruction Outcomes," hosted jointly by JOSPT and JBJS. The webinar is based on 2 published research articles-one from JBJS and the other from JOSPT. Participants in this continuing education activity are asked to read both articles carefully before watching the webinar. JBJS co-author Kurt Spindler, MD, discusses findings from a longitudinal analysis that identified certain baseline patient characteristics and intraoperative choices that predicted higher and lower SF-36 Physical Component scores after ACL reconstruction. JOSPT co-author Dustin Grooms, PhD, ATC, shares recently published results of a controlled laboratory study that employed functional MRI to investigate brain-activation differences between patients who did and did not undergo ACL reconstruction. Moderated by Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA, a leading authority on rehabilitation of sports injuries, the webinar includes additional insights from expert commentators Eric McCarty, MD, and Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, ATC.
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Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may result in neuroplastic changes due to lost mechanoreceptors of the ACL and compensations in neuromuscular control. These alterations are not completely understood. Assessing brain function after ACL injury and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with functional magnetic resonance imaging provides a means to address this gap in knowledge. Objective To compare differences in brain activation during knee flexion/extension in persons who have undergone ACLR and in matched controls. Methods Fifteen participants who had undergone left ACLR (38.13 ± 27.16 months postsurgery) and 15 healthy controls matched on age, sex, height, mass, extremity dominance, education level, sport participation, and physical activity level participated. Functional magnetic resonance imaging data were obtained during a unilateral knee motor task consisting of repeated cycles of knee flexion and extension. Results Participants who had undergone ACLR had increased activation in the contralateral motor cortex, lingual gyrus, and ipsilateral secondary somatosensory area and diminished activation in the ipsilateral motor cortex and cerebellum when compared to healthy matched controls. Conclusion Brain activation for knee flexion/extension motion may be altered following ACLR. The ACLR brain activation profile may indicate a shift toward a visual-motor strategy as opposed to a sensory-motor strategy to engage in knee movement. Level of Evidence Cohort, level 3. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(3):180-189. Epub 5 Nov 2016. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7003.
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Davies GJ. Individualizing the Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1053/j.oto.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Lai CCH, Ardern CL, Feller JA, Webster KE. Eighty-three per cent of elite athletes return to preinjury sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review with meta-analysis of return to sport rates, graft rupture rates and performance outcomes. Br J Sports Med 2017; 52:128-138. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 226] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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ObjectivesThe primary objective was to calculate the rate of return to sport (RTS) following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in elite athletes. Secondary objectives were to estimate the time taken to RTS, calculate rates of ACL graft rupture, evaluate postsurgical athletic performance and identify determinants of RTS.DesignPooled RTS and graft rupture rates were calculated using random effects proportion meta-analysis. Time to RTS, performance data and determinants of RTS were synthesised descriptively.Data sourcesMEDLINE, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, AMI, PEDro, SPORTDiscus and The Cochrane Library were searched from inception to 19 January 2016. Hand searching of 10 sports medicine journals and reference checking were also performed.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesStudies were included if they reported the ratio of elite athletes who returned to their preinjury level of sport following ACL reconstruction. Twenty-four studies were included.ResultsThe pooled RTS rate was 83% (95% CI 77% to 88%). The mean time to RTS ranged from 6 to 13 months. The pooled graft rupture rate was 5.2% (95% CI 2.8% to 8.3%). Six out of nine studies that included a noninjured control group found no significant deterioration in athletic performance following ACL reconstruction. Indicators of greater athletic skill or value to the team were associated with RTS.Summary and conclusionsEighty-three per cent of elite athletes returned to sport following ACL reconstruction, while 5.2% sustained a graft rupture. Most athletes who returned to sport performed comparably with matched, uninjured controls. This information may assist in guiding expectations of athletes and clinicians following ACL reconstruction.
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Fältström A, Hägglund M, Kvist J. Functional Performance Among Active Female Soccer Players After Unilateral Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared With Knee-Healthy Controls. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45:377-385. [PMID: 28146394 DOI: 10.1177/0363546516667266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Good functional performance with limb symmetry is believed to be important to minimize the risk of injury after a return to pivoting and contact sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate any side-to-side limb differences in functional performance and movement asymmetries in female soccer players with a primary unilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-reconstructed knee and to compare these players with knee-healthy controls from the same soccer teams. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS This study included 77 active female soccer players at a median of 18 months after ACLR (interquartile range [IQR], 14.5 months; range, 7-39 months) and 77 knee-healthy female soccer players. The mean age was 20.1 ± 2.3 years for players with an ACL-reconstructed knee and 19.5 ± 2.2 years for controls. We used a battery of tests to assess postural control (Star Excursion Balance Test) and hop performance (1-legged hop for distance, 5-jump test, and side hop). Movement asymmetries in the lower limbs and trunk were assessed with the drop vertical jump and the tuck jump using 2-dimensional analyses. RESULTS The reconstructed and uninvolved limbs did not differ in any of the tests. In the 5-jump test, players with an ACL-reconstructed knee performed worse than controls (mean 8.75 ± 1.05 m vs 9.09 ± 0.89 m; P = .034). On the drop vertical jump test, the ACL-reconstructed limb had significantly less knee valgus motion in the frontal plane (median 0.028 m [IQR, 0.049 m] vs 0.045 m [IQR, 0.043 m]; P = .004) and a lower probability of a high knee abduction moment (pKAM) (median 69.2% [IQR, 44.4%] vs 79.8% [IQR, 44.8%]; P = .043) compared with the control players' matched limb (for leg dominance). Results showed that 9% to 49% of players in both groups performed outside recommended guidelines on the different tests. Only 14 players with an ACL-reconstructed knee (18%) and 15 controls (19%) had results that met the recommended guidelines for all 5 tests ( P = .837). CONCLUSION The reconstructed and uninvolved limbs did not differ, and players with an ACL-reconstructed knee and controls differed only minimally on the functional performance tests, indicating similar function. It is worth noting that many players with an ACL-reconstructed knee and controls had movement asymmetries and a high pKAM pattern, which have previously been associated with an increased risk for both primary and secondary ACL injury in female athletes.
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- Anne Fältström
- Region Jönköping County, Rehabilitation Centre, Ryhov County Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden.,Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Optimization of the Return-to-Sport Paradigm After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Critical Step Back to Move Forward. Sports Med 2017; 47:1487-1500. [DOI: 10.1007/s40279-017-0674-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Return to knee-strenuous sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a report from a rehabilitation outcome registry of patient characteristics. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2017; 25:1364-1374. [PMID: 27530387 PMCID: PMC5432591 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-016-4280-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterise patients who returned to knee-strenuous sports after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS Data from isotonic tests of muscle function and patient-reported outcome measures, Tegner activity scale (Tegner and Lysholm in Clin Orthop Relat Res 198:43-49, 1985), physical activity scale, knee injury and osteoarthritis scale and knee self-efficacy scale were extracted from a registry. The 157 included patients, 15-30 years of age, had undergone primary ACL reconstruction and were all involved in knee-strenuous sports, i.e. pre-injury Tegner of 6 or higher. Return to sport was studied in two different ways: return to pre-injury Tegner and return to knee-strenuous sport (Tegner 6). RESULTS Fifty-two patients (33 %), who returned to pre-injury Tegner, 10 months after surgery, were characterised by better subjective knee function measured with the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (p < 0.05), compared with patients who did not. These patients also had higher perceived self-efficacy of knee function (p < 0.01), measured with knee self-efficacy scale. Eighty-four patients (54 %) who returned to knee-strenuous sports, i.e. Tegner 6 or higher, were characterised by higher goals for physical activity (p < 0.01) and higher self-efficacy of future knee function (p < 0.05). Strength measurements showed that women who returned to sports were stronger in leg extension than women who did not. No differences were found in Limb Symmetry Index for knee strength or jumping ability. CONCLUSION Patients who returned to sports after ACL reconstruction had better subjective knee function and higher self-efficacy of knee function. Results highlight that further emphasis should be placed at psychological factors during rehabilitation of patients after ACLR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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Immersive virtual reality improves movement patterns in patients after ACL reconstruction: implications for enhanced criteria-based return-to-sport rehabilitation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2016; 24:2280-6. [PMID: 25311052 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3374-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of immersion in a virtual reality environment on knee biomechanics in patients after ACL reconstruction (ACLR). It was hypothesized that virtual reality techniques aimed to change attentional focus would influence altered knee flexion angle, knee extension moment and peak vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) in patients following ACLR. METHODS Twenty athletes following ACLR and 20 healthy controls (CTRL) performed a step-down task in both a non-virtual reality environment and a virtual reality environment displaying a pedestrian traffic scene. A motion analysis system and force plates were used to measure kinematics and kinetics during a step-down task to analyse each single-leg landing. RESULTS A significant main effect was found for environment for knee flexion excursion (P = n.s.). Significant interaction differences were found between environment and groups for vGRF (P = 0.004), knee moment (P < 0.001), knee angle at peak vGRF (P = 0.01) and knee flexion excursion (P = 0.03). There was larger effect of virtual reality environment on knee biomechanics in patients after ACLR compared with controls. CONCLUSION Patients after ACLR immersed in virtual reality environment demonstrated knee joint biomechanics that approximate those of CTRL. The results of this study indicate that a realistic virtual reality scenario may distract patients after ACLR from conscious motor control. Application of clinically available technology may aid in current rehabilitation programmes to target altered movement patterns after ACLR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic study, Level III.
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Wiggins AJ, Grandhi RK, Schneider DK, Stanfield D, Webster KE, Myer GD. Risk of Secondary Injury in Younger Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2016; 44:1861-76. [PMID: 26772611 PMCID: PMC5501245 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515621554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 753] [Impact Index Per Article: 94.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Injury to the ipsilateral graft used for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or a new injury to the contralateral ACL are disastrous outcomes after successful ACL reconstruction (ACLR), rehabilitation, and return to activity. Studies reporting ACL reinjury rates in younger active populations are emerging in the literature, but these data have not yet been comprehensively synthesized. PURPOSE To provide a current review of the literature to evaluate age and activity level as the primary risk factors in reinjury after ACLR. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted via searches in PubMed (1966 to July 2015) and EBSCO host (CINAHL, Medline, SPORTDiscus [1987 to July 2015]). After the search and consultation with experts and rating of study quality, 19 articles met inclusion for review and aggregation. Population demographic data and total reinjury (ipsilateral and contralateral) rate data were recorded from each individual study and combined using random-effects meta-analyses. Separate meta-analyses were conducted for the total population data as well as the following subsets: young age, return to sport, and young age + return to sport. RESULTS Overall, the total second ACL reinjury rate was 15%, with an ipsilateral reinjury rate of 7% and contralateral injury rate of 8%. The secondary ACL injury rate (ipsilateral + contralateral) for patients younger than 25 years was 21%. The secondary ACL injury rate for athletes who return to a sport was also 20%. Combining these risk factors, athletes younger than 25 years who return to sport have a secondary ACL injury rate of 23%. CONCLUSION This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates that younger age and a return to high level of activity are salient factors associated with secondary ACL injury. These combined data indicate that nearly 1 in 4 young athletic patients who sustain an ACL injury and return to high-risk sport will go on to sustain another ACL injury at some point in their career, and they will likely sustain it early in the return-to-play period. The high rate of secondary injury in young athletes who return to sport after ACLR equates to a 30 to 40 times greater risk of an ACL injury compared with uninjured adolescents. These data indicate that activity modification, improved rehabilitation and return-to-play guidelines, and the use of integrative neuromuscular training may help athletes more safely reintegrate into sport and reduce second injury in this at-risk population.
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- Amelia J. Wiggins
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA,College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA,Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Wellington Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mercy Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA,The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA,Address correspondence to Gregory D. Myer, PhD, FACSM, CSCS*D, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 10001, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA ()
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Feigenbaum LA, Kaplan LD, Musto T, Gaunaurd IA, Gailey RS, Kelley WP, Alemi TJ, Espinosa B, Mandler E, Scavo VA, West DC. A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE REHABILITATION OF A COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL PLAYER FOLLOWING ANKLE FRACTURE: A CASE REPORT. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2016; 11:436-449. [PMID: 27274429 PMCID: PMC4886811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Multiple rehabilitation factors including overall wellness need to be considered when an athlete returns to sport after an injury. The purpose of this case report is to describe a multidisciplinary approach for return to sport of a Division I collegiate football player following a traumatic ankle fracture requiring surgical repair. The assessment and treatment approach included the use of a performance-based physical therapy outcome measure, self-reported functional abilities, body composition assessments, and nutritional counseling. CASE DESCRIPTION A 21 year-old running back fractured his lateral malleolus due to a mechanism of injury of excessive eversion with external rotation of the ankle. Surgical intervention included an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the fibula and syndesmosis. In addition to six months of rehabilitation, the patient received consultations from the team sports nutritionist specialist to provide dietary counseling and body composition testing. The Comprehensive High-level Activity Mobility Predictor-Sport (CHAMP-S), a performance-based outcome measure, self-report on the Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI-ADL, FADI-S), and body composition testing using whole body densitometry (BOD POD®), were administered throughout rehabilitation. OUTCOMES The subject was successfully rehabilitated, returned to his starting role, and subsequently was drafted by a National Football League (NFL) franchise. High-level mobility returned to above pre-injury values, achieving 105% of his preseason CHAMP-S score at discharge. Self-reported function on the FADI-ADL and FADI-Sport improved to 100% at discharge. Body fat percentages decreased (13.3% to 11.9%) and fat mass decreased (12.0 kg to 11.0kg). Lean body mass (78.1 kg to 81.5 kg) and lbm/in increased (1.14 kg/in to 1.19 kg/in). His BMI changed from 29.8 kg/m(2) to 30.6 kg/m(2). DISCUSSION This case report illustrates the positive effects of a multidisciplinary approach where combining physical therapy and nutritional counseling demonstrated value with return to sport preparation and success following ankle fracture. A targeted physical therapy program combined with a personalized nutrition intervention based on body composition assessment assisted this athlete in avoiding deconditioning (atrophy, decreased aerobic capacities, and increases in body fat) often observed during postoperative care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5.
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- UHealth Sports Performance and Wellness Institute, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- UHealth Sports Performance and Wellness Institute, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami (FL), Miller School of Medicine, Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Athletics, Athletic Training, University of Miami (FL), Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Athletics, Athletic Training, University of Miami (FL), Coral Gables, FL
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Grooms DR, Page SJ, Onate JA. Brain Activation for Knee Movement Measured Days Before Second Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Neuroimaging in Musculoskeletal Medicine. J Athl Train 2016; 50:1005-10. [PMID: 26509775 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-50.10.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has multifactorial causes encompassing mechanical, hormonal, exposure, and anatomical factors. Alterations in the central nervous system also play a role, but their influence after injury, recovery, and recurrent injury remain unknown. Modern neuroimaging techniques can be used to elucidate the underlying functional and structural alterations of the brain that predicate the neuromuscular control adaptations associated with ACL injury. This knowledge will further our understanding of the neural adaptations after ACL injury and rehabilitation and in relation to injury risk. In this paper, we describe the measurement of brain activation during knee extension-flexion after ACL injury and reconstruction and 26 days before a contralateral ACL injury. METHODS Brain functional magnetic resonance imaging data for an ACL-injured participant and a matched control participant were collected and contrasted. RESULTS Relative to the matched control participant, the ACL-injured participant exhibited increased activation of motor-planning, sensory-processing, and visual-motor control areas. A similar activation pattern was present for the contralateral knee that sustained a subsequent injury. CONCLUSIONS Bilateral neuroplasticity after ACL injury may contribute to the risk of second injury, or aspects of neurophysiology may be predisposing factors to primary injury. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Sensory-visual-motor function and motor-learning adaptations may provide targets for rehabilitation.
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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Mehran N, Williams PN, Keller RA, Khalil LS, Lombardo SJ, Kharrazi FD. Athletic Performance at the National Basketball Association Combine After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Orthop J Sports Med 2016; 4:2325967116648083. [PMID: 27294169 PMCID: PMC4887878 DOI: 10.1177/2325967116648083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are significant injuries in elite-level basketball players. In-game statistical performance after ACL reconstruction has been demonstrated; however, few studies have reviewed functional performance in National Basketball Association (NBA)–caliber athletes after ACL reconstruction. Purpose: To compare NBA Combine performance of athletes after ACL reconstruction with an age-, size-, and position-matched control group of players with no previous reported knee injury requiring surgery. We hypothesized that there is no difference between the 2 groups in functional performance. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A total of 1092 NBA-caliber players who participated in the NBA Combine between 2000 and 2015 were reviewed. Twenty-one athletes were identified as having primary ACL reconstruction prior to participation in the combine. This study group was compared with an age-, size-, and position-matched control group in objective functional performance testing, including the shuttle run test, lane agility test, three-quarter court sprint, vertical jump (no step), and maximum vertical jump (running start). Results: With regard to quickness and agility, both ACL-reconstructed athletes and controls scored an average of 11.5 seconds in the lane agility test and 3.1 seconds in the shuttle run test (P = .745 and .346, respectively). Speed and acceleration was measured by the three-quarter court sprint, in which both the study group and the control group averaged 3.3 seconds (P = .516). In the maximum vertical jump, which demonstrates an athlete’s jumping ability with a running start, the ACL reconstruction group had an average height of 33.6 inches while the controls averaged 33.9 inches (P = .548). In the standing vertical jump, the ACL reconstruction group averaged 28.2 inches while the control group averaged 29.2 inches (P = .067). Conclusion: In athletes who are able to return to sport and compete at a high level such as the NBA Combine, there is no significant difference in any combine performance test between players who have had primary ACL reconstruction compared with an age-, size-, and position-matched control group. Clinical Relevance: Athletes with previous ACL reconstruction who are able to return to high-level professional basketball have equivalent performance measures with regard to speed, quickness, and jumping ability as those athletes who have not undergone knee surgery.
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- Nima Mehran
- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Joreitz R, Lynch A, Rabuck S, Lynch B, Davin S, Irrgang J. PATIENT-SPECIFIC AND SURGERY-SPECIFIC FACTORS THAT AFFECT RETURN TO SPORT AFTER ACL RECONSTRUCTION. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2016; 11:264-278. [PMID: 27104060 PMCID: PMC4827369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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CONTEXT Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is frequently performed to allow individuals to return to their pre-injury levels of sports participation, however, return to pre-injury level of sport is poor and re-injury rates are unacceptably high. Re-injury is likely associated with the timeframe and guidelines for return to sport (RTS). It is imperative for clinicians to recognize risk factors for re-injury and to ensure that modifiable risk factors are addressed prior to RTS. The purpose of this commentary is to summarize the current literature on the outcomes following return to sport after ACL reconstruction and to outline the biologic and patient-specific factors that should be considered when counseling an athlete on their progression through rehabilitation. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A comprehensive literature search was performed to identify RTS criteria and RTS rates after ACL reconstruction with consideration paid to graft healing, anatomic reconstruction, and risk factors for re-injury and revision. Results were screened for relevant original research articles and review articles, from which results were summarized. STUDY DESIGN Clinical Review of the Literature. RESULTS Variable RTS rates are presented in the literature due to variable definitions of RTS ranging from a high threshold (return to competition) to low threshold (physician clearance for return to play). Re-injury and contralateral injury rates are greater than the risk for primary ACL injury, which may be related to insufficient RTS guidelines based on time from surgery, which do not allow for proper healing or resolution of post-operative impairments and elimination of risk factors associated with both primary and secondary ACL injuries. CONCLUSIONS RTS rates to pre-injury level of activity after ACLR are poor and the risk for graft injury or contralateral injury requiring an additional surgery is substantial. Resolving impairments while eliminating movement patterns associated with injury and allowing sufficient time for graft healing likely gives the athlete the best chance to RTS without further injury. Additional research is needed to identify objective imaging and functional testing criteria to improve clinical decision making for RTS after ACLR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 5.
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- Rick Joreitz
- UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittburgh, PA, USA
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- UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittburgh, PA, USA
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Schmitt LC, Paterno MV, Ford KR, Myer GD, Hewett TE. Strength Asymmetry and Landing Mechanics at Return to Sport after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2016; 47:1426-34. [PMID: 25373481 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000000560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Evidence-based quadriceps femoris muscle (QF) strength guidelines for return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are lacking. This study investigated the effect of QF strength asymmetry on knee landing biomechanics at the time of return to sport after ACL reconstruction. METHODS Seventy-seven individuals (17.4 yr) at the time of return to sport after primary ACL reconstruction (ACLR group) and 47 uninjured control individuals (17.0 yr; CTRL group) participated. QF strength was assessed and quadriceps index was calculated (QI = [involved strength / uninvolved strength] × 100%). The ACLR group was subdivided based on QI: high quadriceps (HQ, QI ≥ 90%) and low quadriceps (LQ, QI < 85%). Knee kinematic and kinetic variables were collected during a drop vertical jump maneuver. Limb symmetry during landing and discrete variables were compared among the groups using multivariate analysis of variance and linear regression analyses. RESULTS The LQ group demonstrated worse asymmetry in all kinetic and ground reaction force variables compared to the HQ and CTRL groups, including reduced involved limb peak knee external flexion moments (P < 0.001), reduced involved limb (P = 0.003) and increased uninvolved limb (P = 0.005) peak vertical ground reaction forces and higher uninvolved limb peak loading rates (P < 0.004). There were no differences in the landing patterns between the HQ and CTRL groups on any variable (P > 0.05). In the ACLR group, QF strength estimated limb symmetry during landing after controlling for graft type, meniscus injury, knee pain, and symptoms. CONCLUSIONS At the time of return to sport, individuals after ACL reconstruction with weaker QF demonstrate altered landing patterns. Conversely, those with nearly symmetrical QF strength demonstrate landing patterns similar to uninjured individuals. Consideration of an objective QF strength measure may aid clinical decision making to optimize sports participation after ACL reconstruction.
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- Laura C Schmitt
- 1Division of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 2Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH; 3Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center and Human Performance Laboratory, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH; 4Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH; 5Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH; 6Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, NC; 7Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; 8Sports Health & Performance Institute, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 9Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 10Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 11Department of Family Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; 12Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; and 13School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Nyland J, Mattocks A, Kibbe S, Kalloub A, Greene JW, Caborn DNM. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rehabilitation, and return to play: 2015 update. Open Access J Sports Med 2016; 7:21-32. [PMID: 26955296 PMCID: PMC4772947 DOI: 10.2147/oajsm.s72332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Anatomical discoveries and a growing appreciation of the knee as a complex organ are driving innovations in patient care decision-making following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Surgeons are increasing their efforts to restore combined mechanical-neurosensory ACL function and placing more consideration on when to reconstruct versus repair native anatomical structures. Surgical options now include primary repair with or without reinforcing the injured ACL with suture-based internal bracing, and growing evidence supports biological augmentation using platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cells to enhance tissue healing. Physical therapists and athletic trainers are increasing their efforts to facilitate greater athlete cognitive engagement during therapeutic exercise performance to better restore nonimpaired neuromuscular control activation amplitude and timing. Knee brace design and use needs to evolve to better match these innovations and their influence on the rehabilitation plan timetable. There is a growing appreciation for the multifaceted characteristics of the rehabilitation process and how they influence neuromuscular, educational, and psychobehavioral treatment goal achievement. Multiple sources may influence the athlete during the return to sports process and clinical outcome measures need to be refined to better evaluate these influences. This update summarizes contemporary ACL surgical, medical, and rehabilitation interventions and future trends.
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- John Nyland
- Athletic Training Program, Kosair Charities College of Health and Natural Sciences, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, USA; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Athletic Training Program, Kosair Charities College of Health and Natural Sciences, Spalding University, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA; Shea Orthopedic Group, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Norton Orthopedic and Sports, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA; Shea Orthopedic Group, Louisville, KY, USA
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Bisciotti GN, Chamari K, Cena E, Carimati G, Volpi P. ACL injury in football: a literature overview of the prevention programs. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J 2016; 6:473-479. [PMID: 28217569 DOI: 10.11138/mltj/2016.6.4.473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ACL prevention programs are addressed to the control and/or modification of the so-called "modifiable risk factors". All these programs focus on different intervention strategies aimed to decrease the ACL injury risk, particularly in female athletes population. PURPOSE To furnish an overview of the most used ACL injury prevention program through a narrative review. CONCLUSION In literature there are many reports on prevention programs whose common denominator is the proper alignment of the lower limb joints and proper motor control during movements that are considered at risk for ACL integrity, as the landing phase after a jump. Nevertheless, some programs would appear more effective than others. In any cases a major problem remains the lack of sufficient compliance in respect of prevention programs. Finally, it is important to remember that the ethiology of ACL injuries is multifactorial. For this reason a prevention program able to prevent all the risk situations is utopian. STUDY DESIGN Narrative review.
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- Gian Nicola Bisciotti
- Qatar Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Hospital, FIFA Center of Excellence, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Hospital, FIFA Center of Excellence, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Orthopaedic and Sport Medicine Hospital, FIFA Center of Excellence, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Knee Orthopedic and Sports Traumatology Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital. Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Department of Knee Orthopedic and Sports Traumatology Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital. Rozzano (MI), Italy; FC Internazionale Medical Staff. Milano, Italy
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Functional Movement Competency and Dynamic Balance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Adolescent Patients. J Pediatr Orthop 2016; 36:36-41. [PMID: 25633606 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adolescent patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction may not adequately recover safe movement patterns before returning to sport participation. The aims of this study were to assess functional movement and dynamic balance 9 months after primary ACL reconstruction in adolescent patients, and to assess for any maturity-specific differences that may guide rehabilitation strategies. METHODS A series of 39 adolescent patients who underwent primary, anatomic, transphyseal ACL reconstruction using hamstrings autograft from October 2009 to January 2013 were identified from a research database: 17 skeletally immature (SI) patients (mean age 13.6±1.6 y) and 22 skeletally mature (SM) patients (mean age 16.6±1.2 y). An adult reference population of 16 primary ACL reconstruction patients (mean age 27.4±4.0 y) was also identified. All patients followed a standardized operative and rehabilitation protocol. The 3 patient groups were compared 9 months postoperatively using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to assess movement competency and the Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (LQYBT) to assess single-limb dynamic balance. RESULTS Nine months postoperatively, the FMS scores for all 3 groups indicated an increased risk for lower extremity injury (total score ≤14). With respect to specific movement patterns, the SI group displayed inferior active straight leg raise score (P=0.006) despite a lower incidence of pain with this movement. With the LQYBT, there was no significant difference in mean anterior (P=0.987), posterolateral (P=0.349), or posteromedial (P=0.870) reach asymmetry between the 3 groups; however, the adolescent groups demonstrated wider ranges of anterior reach asymmetry than the adult group indicating an increased risk for injury. CONCLUSIONS Adolescent patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction do not consistently recover adequate functional movement patterns by 9 months postoperatively to permit a safe return to sport. We have identified unique functional movement deficits in SI and SM adolescents, which highlight the need for maturity-specific rehabilitation strategies for adolescent patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV—retrospective cohort
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Predictive parameters for return to pre-injury level of sport 6 months following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2015; 23:3623-31. [PMID: 25178537 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-014-3261-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2013] [Accepted: 08/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the study was to find predictive parameters for a successful resumption of pre-injury level of sport 6 months post anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHODS In a prospective study, 40 patients with a ruptured ACL were surgically treated with semitendinosus tendon autograft. Six months after surgery, strength of knee extensors and flexors, four single-leg hop tests, Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Return to Sport after Injury Scale (ACL-RSI), subjective International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) 2000 and the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 (TSK-11) were assessed. Seven months post-operatively, a standardized interview was conducted to identify "return to sport" (RS) and "non-return to sport" (nRS) patients. Logistic regression and "Receiver Operating Characteristic" (ROC) analyses were used to determine predictive parameters. RESULTS No significant differences could be detected between RS and nRS patients concerning socio-demographic data, muscle tests, square hop and TSK-11. In nRS patients, the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) of single hop for distance (p = 0.005), crossover hop (p = 0.008) and triple hop (p = 0.001) were significantly lower, in addition to the ACL-RSI (p = 0.013) and IKDC 2000 (p = 0.037). The cut-off points for LSI single hop for distance were 75.4 % (sensitivity 0.74; specificity 0.88), and for ACL-RSI 51.3 points (sensitivity 0.97; specificity 0.63). Logistic regression distinguished between RS and nRS subjects (sensitivity 0.97; specificity 0.63). CONCLUSIONS The single hop for distance and ACL-RSI were found to be the strongest predictive parameters, assessing both the objective functional and the subjective psychological aspects of returning to sport. Both tests may help to identify patients at risk of not returning to pre-injury sport. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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Ithurburn MP, Paterno MV, Ford KR, Hewett TE, Schmitt LC. Young Athletes With Quadriceps Femoris Strength Asymmetry at Return to Sport After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Demonstrate Asymmetric Single-Leg Drop-Landing Mechanics. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:2727-37. [PMID: 26359376 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515602016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Young athletes who have had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction demonstrate suboptimal rates of return to sport, high rates of second ACL injuries, and persistent movement asymmetries. Therefore, the influence of musculoskeletal impairments on movement mechanics in this population needs to be further evaluated. HYPOTHESIS The primary hypothesis was that among young athletes who have had ACL reconstruction, those with greater quadriceps strength asymmetry would demonstrate altered single-leg drop-landing mechanics at return to sport compared with individuals with more symmetric quadriceps strength and also compared with healthy controls (ie, those with no ACL reconstruction). A second hypothesis was that quadriceps strength symmetry would predict single-leg drop-landing symmetry in individuals who have undergone ACL reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS The study entailed a total of 103 participants (age, 17.4 years) at the time of return to sport after ACL reconstruction and 47 control participants (age, 17.0 years). The quadriceps index (QI) was calculated for isometric quadriceps strength, which was then used to divide the ACL reconstruction participants into high-quadriceps (QI ≥90%; n = 52) and low-quadriceps (QI <85%; n = 41) subgroups. Biomechanical data were collected by use of 3-dimensional motion analysis during a single-leg drop-landing task. The LSI was calculated for kinematic and kinetic sagittal-plane variables of interest during landing. Group differences were compared by use of 1-way analysis of variance and linear regression analyses (α < .05). RESULTS Both the low- and high-quadriceps groups demonstrated greater limb asymmetry during landing compared with the control group in knee flexion excursion (mean LSI ± SD: low quadriceps, 85.8% ± 15.5% [P < .001]; high quadriceps, 94.2% ± 15.6% [P = .019]; control, 102.7% ± 14.1%), peak trunk flexion angle (low quadriceps, 129.2% ± 36.6% [P < .001]; high quadriceps, 110.5% ± 22.6% [P = .03]; control, 95.5% ± 26.2%), and peak knee extension moment (low quadriceps, 79.5% ± 25.2% [P < .001]; high quadriceps, 89.9% ± 19.8% [P = .005]; control, 102.2% ± 10.9%). Compared with the high-quadriceps group, the low-quadriceps group also demonstrated greater asymmetry during landing in knee flexion excursion (P = .026), peak trunk flexion angle (P = .006), and peak knee extension moment (P = .034). In the ACL reconstruction group, quadriceps strength symmetry predicted symmetry in knee flexion excursion, peak trunk flexion, and peak knee extension moment (all P < .001) and predicted symmetry in peak trunk flexion angle (P < .001) after controlling for graft type, knee-related pain, function with activities of daily living, and sport function. CONCLUSION At the time of return to sport, athletes who had undergone ACL reconstruction, including those in both the high- and low-quadriceps groups, demonstrated asymmetry during a single-leg drop-landing task compared with controls. Compensations included increased trunk flexion, decreased knee flexion excursion, and decreased knee extension moments on the involved limb. In addition, individuals in the low-quadriceps group demonstrated greater movement asymmetry compared with individuals in the high-quadriceps group. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Restoration of symmetric quadriceps strength after ACL reconstruction is associated with more symmetric mechanics during a single-leg drop-landing movement. However, this appears to be multifactorial, as the high-quadriceps group also demonstrated landing asymmetries. Restoration of symmetric quadriceps strength may improve postoperative athletic participation; however, future study is warranted.
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Affiliation(s)
- Matthew P Ithurburn
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center and Human Performance Laboratory, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA
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- Sports Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center and Human Performance Laboratory, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Sports Health & Performance Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Departments of Physiology and Cell Biology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Family Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Biomechanics Laboratory and Sports Medicine, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine and Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Division of Sports Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Division of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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