Stability and Movement Deficits

After knee injury, what is considered to be a coper?

• No more than 1 episode of give way since surgery

• Hop test of >80%

• Global rating score >60%

• Perturbation training program with full return to sports at 1 year

What is the gold standard for surgical treatment of the knee for an autograft?

• Bone patellar bone***

• Hamstring increases risk of hamstring strain and tissue adhesions.

• Evidence shows minimal difference

What is the CPG for exercise after ACL reconstruction? A evidence

WB and NWB concentric and eccentric exercises should be implemented within 4-6 weeks 2-3x per week for 6-10 months to increase thigh strength and functional performance

What is the CPG for NMES and NM re-education after ACL reconstruction? A evidence

NMES should be used for 6-8 weeks to augment muscle strengthening exercises in pts

NM re-education should be incorporated with muscle strengthening in pts with knee stability and movement coordination impairments