Restoring quadriceps muscle strength is integral to recovery following an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. We argue that clinicians should re-evaluate their beliefs about open-chain exercises and measure this important variable to improve outcomes for their patients. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(9):473-475. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.0609.
Keywords: kinetic-chain exercise; quadriceps; rehabilitation; return to sport.