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Limb Symmetry Index of Single-Leg Vertical Jump vs. Single-Leg Hop for Distance After ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Sex Differences in Knee Flexor Strength and Limb Symmetry Across Different Strength Testing Conditions in Healthy Recreational Athletes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Asymmetry in Recreational Athletes One Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Comparison of Isokinetic Strength and Hop Test Performance.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Optimizing return to sports after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A multi-factorial umbrella review on rehabilitation strategies.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Review
- Minimum 5-Year Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Reconstruction Using Autologous Hamstring Grafts.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Comparison of Rehabilitation Characteristics Among High, Average, and Low Performers on Return-to-Sport Testing in Athletes After ACL Reconstruction.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- Relationship Between Single-Leg Vertical Jump and Drop Jump Performance, and Return to Sports After Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Graft.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
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Abstract
contextThe limb symmetry index (LSI) is recommended as a milestone of return to play (RTP), and relying on the LSI value of a single-leg hop for distance (SLHD) test may overestimate rehabilitation status. Identifying a more reliable functional test can help to carefully make decisions for RTP.
objectiveThe aim was to compare the LSI value of the SLHD test with that of a single-leg vertical jump (SLVJ) test after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and determine which test provides lower LSI values. DATA SOURCES: The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to July 2022. STUDY SELECTION: Observational studies with participants who had both SLHD and SLVJ tests after ACLR and LSI values of an SLHD and SLVJ were included. Disagreements were resolved after discussion between the 2 researchers. STUDY
designSystematic review and meta-analysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 4. DATA EXTRACTION: Data on the primary outcomes (LSI values of the SLVJ and SLHD tests) were collected. Means and standard deviations (SDs) for each variable of interest were used to calculate standardized mean differences (SMDs).
resultsA total of 12 studies met the inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. A total of 587 patients underwent SLHD and SLVJ tests at different time points after ACLR. Compared with the SLHD test, the SLVJ test provided lower LSI values (SMD -0.42; 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.67 to -0.17). Subgroup analysis found that the SLVJ test provided a lower LSI value than the SLHD test in a specific period (approximately 7-18 months after ACLR, SMD -0.53; 95% CI -0.91 to -0.14) and a similar LSI value at other times.
conclusionThe SLVJ test provided lower LSI values in a specific period (7-18 months after ACLR).
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