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Postoperative Rehabilitation Programs After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Medscape

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Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708513

Description: Patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries who undergo surgical reconstruction are required to have extensive postoperative rehabilitation. Traditional programs emphasize muscle strengthening, especially of the quadriceps musculature. Recent literature, however, has suggested that programs focusing on neuromuscular exercise may also improve knee function. Currently, there are no long-term, evidenced-based studies that advocate one type of training program over another.
Joseph K. Lee, MD Medscape Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 2009

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Author/Contact: Joseph K. Lee, MD
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Language: English

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