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Article: The Efficacy of Perturbation Training in Nonoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation Programs for Physically Active Individuals.
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- Physical Therapy
- Article date:
- February 1, 2000
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Nonoperative treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury usually consists of rehabilitation that emphasizes joint mobility, increasing thigh muscle force production, endurance, agility training, functional activity modifications, and protective bracing.[1-5] These appear to be successful only for those patients who are more sedentary or who are willing to modify their physical activities.[1,2,6] Recent studies[7-13] suggest that patients who achieve higher levels of functional recovery after ACL rupture alter their muscle activity in a manner that improves the stability of the knee. The success of rehabilitation programs for patients who want to participate in ...