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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Current clinical practice and return-to-sport criteria after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a survey of Brazilian physical therapists.

Cecilia Ferreira Aquino, Juliana Melo Ocarino, Vanessa Aparecida Cardoso, Renan Alves Resende, Thales Rezende Souza, Laís Menezes Rabelo, Sérgio Teixeira Fonseca

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Article in Brazilian journal of physical therapy. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Cecilia Ferreira AquinoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil; Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil.
Juliana Melo OcarinoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Vanessa Aparecida CardosoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Renan Alves ResendeDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Thales Rezende SouzaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Laís Menezes RabeloDepartment of Physical Therapy, Universidade José do Rosário Vellano, Divinópolis, MG, Brazil.
Sérgio Teixeira FonsecaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: sergioteixeirafonseca@gmail.com.
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais · BRUniversidade José do Rosário Vellano · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdherence to the use of recommended measures/criteria for return to sport clearance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is crucial for successful rehabilitation.

objectivesThe purpose of this study was to describe the current clinical practice of Brazilian physical therapists that treat patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, including the measures/criteria used to support the decision-making process regarding return to sport. The secondary aim was to investigate factors associated with the use of the most recommended measures/criteria for return to sport.

methodsAn electronic survey questionnaire was sent to Brazilian physical therapists. The survey consisted of questions about demographics and professional and clinical practice data related to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction postoperative rehabilitation and return to sport criteria. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for analyses.

resultsA sample of 439 professionals participated in the survey. Only 6.4% of the physical therapists use the most recommended measures/criteria for return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Professional certification in Sports Physical Therapy was the only factor associated with the use of these recommended measures/criteria (p=0.02). The measures most used for return to sport clearance were related to physical factors (65.3% to 75.1%), such as range of motion and muscle strength. A small number of professionals use questionnaires to assess functional (16.6%) and psychological (19.1%) aspects of their patients to support the decision-making process.

conclusionIn their clinical practice, most Brazilian physical therapists do not use the recommended measures/criteria for return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionAnterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesBrazilHumansMuscle StrengthPhysical TherapistsRange of Motion, ArticularReturn to SportSurveys and QuestionnairesClinical decision-makingKnee injuryPhysical therapyRehabilitationSports injury

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PMCPMC8134775
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