Secondary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention Training in Athletes: What Is the Missing Link?

Wong, Choi-Yan; Mok, Kam-Ming; Yung, Shu-Hang

doi:10.3390/ijerph20064821

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“…Moreover, cutting and pivoting sports, such as basketball, soccer, and football, account for up to 64% of all athletic knee injuries [2][3][4]. In the United States, between 200,000 and 250,000 ACL injuries occur every year [5]. ACL injuries can lead to decreased functional performance and early development of osteoarthritis [68].…”

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Post-operative rehabilitation and return to sport criteria following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – a survey of physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates

Ali,

Aquino,

Ammar

et al. 2024

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Background. The rehabilitation and return to sport (RTS) criteria used after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction seem to vary between physiotherapists in different countries. However, no study has been conducted to investigate the post-operative rehabilitation and RTS criteria following ACL reconstruction used by physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim. The purpose of this study is to summarize the clinical practice and RTS criteria used by physiotherapists treating patients following ACL reconstruction in the UAE, and to investigate the factors associated with the commonly used RTS criteria. Material and methods. An electronic survey questionnaire was distributed to UAE physiotherapists. The questionnaire included questions related to demographic information, clinical practice, and RTS criteria employed by UAE physiotherapists. Results. A total of 108 physiotherapists voluntarily participated in the study. Approximately only 25% adhered to the established RTS criteria before RTS. About 88% of physiotherapists base their clearance decisions on how well they do in functional assessments like balance checks, hop tests, and running and sprinting biomechanics. A multidisciplinary team decided on the RTS clearance, according to 47% of physiotherapists. The most often utilized RTS criteria did not significantly correlate with parameters including academic standing, years of experience, nationality, specialty certification, or the type of license held by UAE physiotherapists, according to the study. Conclusion. Most physiotherapists in the UAE were not adhering to the most recommended RTS criteria post-ACL reconstruction in their clinical practice, and none of the evaluated physiotherapist-related factors showed a significant association with RTS criteria following ACL reconstruction.

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Post-operative rehabilitation and return to sport criteria following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – a survey of physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates

Ali,

Aquino,

Ammar

et al. 2024

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Return to sports after an ACL reconstruction in 2024 – A glass half full? A narrative review

Welling

2024

Physical Therapy in Sport

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A Return to Performance Framework to Effectively Complete the Rehabilitation Continuum for Elite Soccer

Choice,

Hooker,

Downey

et al. 2024

Strength &Amp; Conditioning Journal

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Return from sport-related injury requires interprofessional collaboration to progress the athlete through a multistage rehabilitation continuum and successfully re-establish a performance level at or above the preinjury level. To achieve an optimal rehabilitation outcome, evidence-based exercise prescription must be considered throughout the entire continuum alongside typical milestones and testing outcomes. This prescription must also use match-play external load data within a multisystems program. This applied article focuses on the physical characteristics and training aspects after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and throughout the full rehabilitation continuum which includes 3 general phases: return to activity, sport, and performance. A 5 step framework is provided for the strength and conditioning specialist to effectively transition elite soccer athletes from return to sport to return to performance. This framework includes an expanded definition of the role of the strength and conditioning specialist during rehabilitation and outlines exercise prescription across the entire rehabilitation continuum. Improved interprofessional collaboration, decision making, and load management throughout transitions can aid in optimizing long-term outcomes for the athlete, including reduced risk of reinjury or new injury.

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Secondary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention Training in Athletes: What Is the Missing Link?

Cited by 4 publications

References 50 publications

Post-operative rehabilitation and return to sport criteria following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – a survey of physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates

Post-operative rehabilitation and return to sport criteria following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – a survey of physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates

Return to sports after an ACL reconstruction in 2024 – A glass half full? A narrative review

A Return to Performance Framework to Effectively Complete the Rehabilitation Continuum for Elite Soccer

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