ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2025
Gastrocnemius activation deficits and running biomechanics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the missing link?
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- Postoperative Quadriceps Symmetry, Knee Laxity, and Single-Leg Hop Performance in Association with 24-Month Ipsilateral Graft Retear After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Cohort Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Triceps Surae Neuromuscular Activity During Single-leg Jumping Tasks in Individuals After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2026Article
- Intra-Session Reliability of Eccentric Countermovement Jump Kinetics in Individuals Six Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2026Article
- Influence of Graft Type on Muscle Contractile Dynamics After ACL Reconstruction: A 9-Month Tensiomyographic Follow-Up.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Return to running (RTR) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) remains challenging due to persistent neuromuscular deficits. This study examines gastrocnemius activation and running biomechanics in ACL-R patients. Methods: Fifteen ACL-R patients and fifteen healthy controls were assessed using surface electromyography during isometric testing and treadmill running (10 km.h Results: ACL-R patients exhibited lower gastrocnemius activation during isometric testing (medial: 48.5% vs. 55.9% MVIC, Conclusion: Gastrocnemius dysfunction persists after ACL-R, affecting running mechanics. These findings suggest that current rehabilitation protocols may need to incorporate plantar flexor training to optimize running mechanics post-ACL-R.
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