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ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2020

FRAMEWORK FOR OPTIMIZING ACL REHABILITATION UTILIZING A GLOBAL SYSTEMS APPROACH.

Steven L Dischiavi, Alexis A Wright, Eric J Hegedus, Erica P Thornton, Christopher M Bleakley

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Article in International journal of sports physical therapy, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 authors.

Steven L Dischiavi
Alexis A WrightDepartment of Physical Therapy, High Point University, One University Parkway, High Point, NC, USA, 27268.
Eric J HegedusDepartment of Physical Therapy, High Point University, One University Parkway, High Point, NC, USA, 27268.
Erica P ThorntonDepartment of Athletic Training, High Point University, High Point, NC, USA.
Christopher M Bleakley

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Knee injuries such as ACL tears commonly occur and there is a high re-injury rate after primary ACL reconstruction with figures estimated at 25%-33%. Clinicians often use hip strengthening as a key component of knee rehabilitation. Evidence suggests that adopting a "regional" or "proximal" approach to rehabilitation can increase hip strength, but motor control often remains unchanged, particularly during more complex tasks such as running and jumping. It has been previously suggested that the current approach to "regional/proximal" rehabilitation is too basic and is constrained by a reductionist philosophy. This clinical commentary provides the clinician a framework for optimizing knee rehabilitation, underpinned by a more global approach. Although this approach remains hip-focused, it can be easily adapted to modify exercise complexity and key loading variables (speed, direction, flight), which will help the clinician to better replicate the sport specific demands on the knee. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.

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ACLdynamic knee valguship exercisemovement systemproximal rehabilitation

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PMID32566384
PMCPMC7297005

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