ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES

This pilot study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Thirty participants, aged 18 to 35, were split into two groups: one received standard PT with a sham…

This study tested whether a visual biofeedback program during squats can improve knee loading and prevent osteoarthritis after ACL reconstruction. 34 participants were assigned to either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus real-time visual feedback on a screen duri…

This study tested whether giving people specific feedback about how they move can help prevent ACL knee injuries. 45 physically active adults did 4 weeks of jump training with either visual or auditory feedback. The goal was to see if these methods improve landing mechanics bette…

This study tested whether letting patients watch their own ACL reconstruction surgery live on a screen helps them feel less afraid of moving after the operation. 65 adults having ACL surgery under spinal anesthesia either watched the procedure or received standard care. The goal …

This study tested whether adding genicular nerve blocks to standard pain blocks could reduce opioid use and pain after ACL knee surgery. 192 adults having outpatient ACL repair were randomly assigned to get the extra blocks or standard care. The goal was to see if the new approac…

This study followed 201 young people who had ACL knee surgery to see if simple tests of muscle and nerve function could predict whether the repair would tear again. Participants were tested 8-16 months after surgery and tracked for up to 3 years. The goal was to find early warnin…

This study looked at whether adding brain-focused education and cross-training (exercising the uninjured leg) early after ACL surgery helps recovery. 29 adults aged 18-40 who had ACL repair participated. Researchers measured leg strength, brain structure, and brain activity to se…

This study looked at whether doing extra leg strengthening exercises before ACL surgery helps patients recover better and return to sports. Six people with recent ACL tears took part. Researchers measured muscle strength and function before and after a special pre-surgery rehab p…

This study looked at how well handball players can adjust their sense of body position (proprioception) during movement and whether that affects knee injury risk. 41 young, experienced players performed balance tests and cutting maneuvers while researchers measured knee joint for…

This study looked at 10 people who had ACL knee surgery 6-18 months earlier. Researchers tested whether the brain unconsciously stops fully activating the quadriceps muscle on the injured side, a phenomenon called 'learned non-use.' They used electrical stimulation, balance tests…

This study looked at how ACL injuries impact not just the knee but also brain activity, reaction time, and psychological readiness to return to sports. Researchers measured brain waves, reaction speed, and fear of movement in 60 male athletes. They found that athletes who had mul…