Pre-surgery muscle training may boost ACL recovery, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT04888052

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether doing extra leg strengthening exercises before ACL surgery helps patients recover better. Six people with recent ACL tears took part. Researchers measured their muscle strength before and after a special rehab program to see if it reduced weakness after surgery.

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  • Hop Swynghedauw

    Lille, 59037, France

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