Background Knee reinjury after ACL reconstruction is common and increases the risk of
osteoarthritis. There is sparse evidence to guide return to sport (RTS) decisions in this population…

The management of patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction should be evidence
based. Since our original published guidelines in 1996, successful outcomes have been …

Muscles operate eccentrically to either dissipate energy for decelerating the body or to store
elastic recoil energy in preparation for a shortening (concentric) contraction. The muscle …

Some individuals can stabilize their knees following anterior cruciate ligament rupture even
during activities involving cutting and pivoting (copers), others have instability with daily …

A burst-superimposition technique was used to assess the strength of the quadriceps femoris
muscle in three groups of patients. Group 1 comprised twenty patients who had had a torn …

The purpose of the present study was to demonstrate the reliability, validity, and
responsiveness of the Activities of Daily Living Scale of the Knee Outcome Survey, a patient-reported …

The effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the strength of the thigh muscles and
on gait were examined in ten patients after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. …

Objective To update and expand upon prior Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI)
guidelines by developing patient-focused treatment recommendations for individuals …

Objectives To recommend a consensus-derived set of performance-based tests of physical
function for use in people diagnosed with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) or following joint …

Objective. To determine the effect of quadriceps strength and joint stability on gait patterns
after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction. Design. Cross-sectional comparative …