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Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction

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This chapter reviews the scientific principles and concepts for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction postoperative rehabilitation programs. The exercises and modalities used in each phase of the programs are presented, along with signs and symptoms to recognize and treat to prevent a complication such as loss of knee motion. Criteria are provided to advance the patient through the programs in a manner that is safe to the healing graft and responsive to the patient’s final activity level goals. Advanced neuromuscular retraining is advocated for patients who desire to return to high-risk activities such as soccer and basketball. Criteria for final release to unrestricted athletics are provided.

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Heckmann, T.P., Noyes, F.R., Barber-Westin, S. (2018). Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction. In: Noyes, F., Barber-Westin, S. (eds) ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56558-2_22

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