How much force can the ACL tolerate? How much force can the anterior cruciate ligamant (ACL) tolerate? Woo et. 1991, Am J Sport Med., has demostrated that ACL from health younger person (aged 22-35, see table 1) can tolerate 2160±157 (N)…
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline What A lateral ankle sprain (LAS) is a frequently incurred musculoskeletal injury. A large proportion of individuals who sustain a LAS will develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). CAI may be…
No evidence for the most appropriate postoperative rehabilitation protocol following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with concomitant articular cartilage lesions: a systematic review Facebook – instagram – twitter Purpose The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature to investigate the recommended rehabilitation protocol…
Risk factors for residual pivot shift after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: data from the MAKS group Background Clinical results after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are considered successful as anterior stability is restored. However, even though anterior stability was successfully restored in the majority…
Osteoarthritis (OA) highlights Prevalense Approximate 50% of individuals diagnosed with a ligament and/or meniscal injuries will have osteoarthritis (OA) 10-20 years later with pain and functional impairment (Lohmander, 2007) Risberg et al., 2016. found the prevalence of radiographic TibiaFemoral and PatellaFemoral…
Psychological factors are important to return to pre-injury sport activity after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: expect and motivate to satisfy. Conclusion Prior to ACL reconstruction, most participants expected to return to their pre-injury activity level. Higher motivation during rehabilitation was associated…