ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2020
Physical Performance Improves With Time and a Functional Knee Brace in Athletes After ACL Reconstruction.
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- Can a Knee Brace Prevent ACL Reinjury: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- Running and Jumping After Muscle Fatigue in Subjects with a History of Knee Injury: What Are the Acute Effects of Wearing a Knee Brace on Biomechanics?Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- An Acute Bout of Whole-Body Vibration Does Not Improve Jumping Performance in Those With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.Journal of athletic training · 2024Article
- Knee Orthotics Do Not Influence Coordinative Skills-A Randomized Controlled Crossover Pilot Trial.Journal of personalized medicine · 2022Article
- Return to play in elite rugby players after severe knee injuries.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2022Article
- On-Field Tests for Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Scoping Review.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Knee Pads Do Not Affect Physical Performance in Young Female Volleyball Players.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Return-to-Sport Decision-Making: A Scoping Review.Sports healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAthletes who return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) often have reduced physical performance and a high reinjury rate. Additionally, it is currently unclear how physical performance measures can change during the RTS transition and with the use of a functional knee brace. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of time since surgery (at RTS and 3 months after RTS) and of wearing a brace on physical performance in patients who have undergone ACLR. We hypothesized that physical performance measures would improve with time and would not be affected by brace condition. STUDY
designControlled laboratory study.
methodsA total of 28 patients who underwent ACLR (9 males, 19 females) completed physical performance testing both after being released for RTS and 3 months later. Physical performance tests included the modified agility
resultsThe impact of the knee brace was different at the 2 time points for the MAT side shuffle (
conclusionThe present study showed that physical performance measures of agility and vertical jump height improved in the first 3 months after RTS. This study also showed that wearing a knee brace did not hinder physical performance. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Wearing a functional knee brace does not affect physical performance, and therefore a brace could be worn during the RTS transition without concern. Additionally, physical performance measures may still improve 3 months past traditional RTS, therefore justifying delayed RTS.
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