ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES

This study tested whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Thirty adults aged 18-35 who had ACL surgery one week earlier took part. The goal was to see if BFR improv…

This study tested whether letting patients watch a live video of their own ACL surgery helps them feel less afraid of moving and re-injuring the knee afterward. 65 adults having ACL reconstruction under spinal anesthesia either watched their surgery in real time or received stand…

This study tested whether adding genicular nerve blocks to standard pain treatment helps people who have ACL knee surgery. 192 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the extra nerve blocks or usual care. The goal was to see if the blocks reduce opioid painkiller use and …

This study followed 201 young people who had ACL knee surgery to see if simple movement and balance tests could predict whether they would tear the graft again or hurt the other knee. Participants were tested 8-16 months after surgery and tracked for up to 3 years. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether teaching people about how their brain and nerves work, combined with a special strength training program, can improve recovery after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. 29 adults aged 18-40 with an ACL tear took part. The researchers measured ch…

This study explored how well the brain can adjust balance signals (called proprioceptive reweighting) and whether that skill relates to knee injury risk. Researchers tested 41 young, experienced handball players aged 15-25 during jumping and cutting movements. The goal was to see…

This study looked at why leg muscles often stay weak even after ACL surgery and rehab. Researchers tested 10 people to see if the brain unconsciously stops using the injured leg, a pattern called 'learned non-use'. They measured muscle activation, balance, and brain activity to u…

This study looked at how ACL injuries impact not just the knee, but also brain activity, reaction speed, and mental readiness to return to sports. Researchers tested 60 male athletes using brain scans, computer reaction tests, and questionnaires. They found that athletes who had …

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 their leg muscle strength before and after a special exercise program to se…

This study tested a new exercise program using visual feedback to help people load their knee properly after ACL surgery. The goal was to see if this could prevent knee arthritis, which often develops within 15 years after an ACL injury. 34 participants were followed for 6 months…