Mind over muscle: new rehab focus may boost ACL recovery
NCT ID NCT05342415
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether telling patients to focus on the movement itself (external focus) or on their own muscles (internal focus) during rehab exercises changes thigh muscle activation after ACL reconstruction. 24 people who had ACL surgery with a hamstring graft took part. The goal was to see if one focus technique helps reduce muscle inhibition and improve recovery.
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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