Research Corner

ACL Prehabilitation Improves Postoperative Strength and Motion and Return to Sport in Athletes. (Cunha et al. 2022)

Current Concepts in ACL Rehab (Adams et al. 2012)

Effect of early and delayed mechanical loading on tendon-to-bone healing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Bedi et al. 2010)

Effect of immediate and delayed high-strain loading on tendon-to-bone healing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Packer et al. 2014)

Effect of short-duration low-magnitude cyclic loading versus immobilization on tendon-bone healing after ACL reconstruction in a rat model. (Brophy et al. 2011)

Evidence-based recommendations for the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. (Filbay et al. 2019)

Functional assessments for decision-making regarding return to sports following ACL reconstruction. Part I-development of a new test battery. (Hildebrandt et al. 2015)

Gait mechanics and second ACL rupture- Implications for delaying return-to-sport. (Capin et al. 2016)

How does a combined preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation programme influence the outcome of ACL reconstruction 2 years after surgery. (Grindem et al. 2015)

How Much Do Psychological Factors Affect Lack of Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- A Systematic Review. (Nwachukwu et al. 2019)

In vivo attachment site to attachment site length and strain of the ACL and its bundles during the full gait cycle measured by MRI and high-speed biplanar radiography (Englander et al. 2022)

Incidence of Second ACL Injuries 2 Years After Primary ACL Reconstruction and Return to Sport. (Paterno et al. 2014)

Influence of residual anterior laxity on functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Michel et al. 2022)

Isokinetic Extension Strength Is Associated With Single-Leg Vertical Jump Height

Low rates of patients meeting return to sport criteria 9 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction- a prospective longitudinal study. (Welling et al. 2018)

Nonsurgical or Surgical Treatment of ACL Injuries-Knee Function, Sports Participation, and Knee Reinjury The Delaware-Oslo ACL Cohort Study (Grindem et al. 2014)

Preoperative quadriceps strength predicts IKDC2000 scores 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Logerstedt et al. 2013)

Quadriceps function relates to muscle size following ACL reconstruction. (Kuenze et al. 2016)

Quadriceps Function, Knee Pain, and Self-Reported Outcomes in Patients With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Lepley et al. 2018)

Quadriceps Strength and Kinesiophobia Predict Long-Term Function After ACL Reconstruction- A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. (Van Wyngaarden et al. 2020)

Relationship Between Quadriceps Strength and Knee Joint Power During Jumping After ACLR. (Graham et al. 2023)

Risk of Secondary Injury in Younger Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (Wiggins et al. 2016)

Should Return to Sport be Delayed Until 2 Years After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction- Biological and Functional Considerations. (Nagelli & Hewett, 2017)

Simple decision rules can reduce reinjury risk by 84% after ACL reconstruction- the Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study (Grindem et al. 2016)

Single leg vertical jump performance identifies knee function deficits at return to sport after ACL reconstruction in male athletes.(Kotsifaki et al., 2022)

Stress and strain changes of the anterior cruciate ligament at different knee flexion angles- A three-dimensional finite element study. (Yang et al. 2022)

The Effectiveness of Injury Prevention Programs to Modify Risk Factors for Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament and Hamstring Injuries in Uninjured Team Sports Athletes- A Systematic Review. (Monajati et al. 2016)

The impact of psychological readiness to return to sport and recreational activities after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Ardern et al. 2014)

The impact of quadriceps femoris strength asymmetry on functional performance at return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (Schmitt et al. 2012)

The Relationship of Hamstrings and Quadriceps Strength to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Female Athletes (Myer at al. 2009)

The Role of Psychological Readiness in Return to Sport Assessment After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (Faleide et al. 2021)

When Is It Safe to Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction-Reviewing the Criteria (Kaplan & Witvrouw, 2014)

Who Passes Return-to-Sport Tests, and Which Tests Are Most Strongly Associated With Return to Play After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (Webster et al. 2020)

Y-Balance Test Anterior Reach Symmetry at Three Months is Related to Single Leg Functional Performance at Time of Return to Sports Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. (Garrison et al. 2015)