Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Open-Chain Exercises After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Sep;50(9):473-475. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.0609.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / surgery*
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction / rehabilitation*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Exercise Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Muscle Strength
  • Patient Outcome Assessment*
  • Quadriceps Muscle / physiology
  • Recovery of Function
  • Return to Sport