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Core exercises for performance, pain, and Lower-limb biomechanics in individuals with ACL-Reconstruction: A systematic review with Meta-analysis of randomized control trials.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of conservative interventions on plantar pressure in individuals with flat foot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
- Biofeedback Modalities Targeting Kyphosis and Lordosis: A Critical Appraisal Topic.BioMed research international · 2026Pooled it
- Core stability versus postural control training for pain, disability, and sensorimotor function in chronic non-specific low back pain.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Effects of accelerated rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction on clinical and functional outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating clinical meaningfulness.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Review
- Corrective exercises strongly improve posture but fail to produce consistent clinical or functional benefits in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Review
- Advances in rehabilitation for bone and joint pain: a critical narrative review of evidence, gaps, and future directions.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Age-dependent associations between spinopelvic alignment and foot axes: A retrospective radiographic study.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2025Article
- The effect of functional fatigue on lower-limb kinematics, balance, and proprioception in individuals with ACL-reconstruction and dynamic knee valgus.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Strengthening exercises improve knee muscle strength and performance but not pain in ACL-reconstructed individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Review
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Abstract
Core exercises (CE) are often included in rehabilitation programs following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to enhance recovery and functional outcomes. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of CE on performance outcomes, pain management, and lower-limb biomechanics in individuals after an ACLR. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase from inception to May 3, 2025. Two independent reviewers screened studies reporting the effects of CE on pain and function in individuals with ACLR. The primary outcomes were: pain intensity, measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Pain subscale (KOOS-Pain), and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score. functional outcomes, including self-reported function (International Knee Documentation Committee [IKDC] score, Lysholm score, Tegner activity scale), performance-based tests (single-leg hop tests), and range of motion (ROM). Lower-limb biomechanics, assessed via gait analysis, KT-1000 arthrometer, and joint reaction force analysis. The methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (s) scale. Meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model, and mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated in RevMan 5.4. Ten studies with a total of 463 participants were included. The meta-analysis suggested strong evidence of non-significant changes in VAS, KOOS-pain, and HSS scores between the CE and the traditional exercise groups. The meta-analysis demonstrated strong evidence of significant improvement in IKDC score and hop test score, along with moderate evidence of significant improvement in Lysholm and Tegner scores between the CE and the traditional exercise groups. The result of biomechanical outcomes revealed limited improvements in gait parameters. CE may offer significant benefits for functional performance, especially in IKDC scores, when combined with lower-limb strengthening programs, but their effects on pain relief and biomechanics are less consistent. Future research should focus on standardized protocols and follow-up periods to further explore the role of CE in ACLR rehabilitation.
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