The effect of targeted exercise on knee-muscle function in patients with persistent hamstring deficiency following ACL reconstruction – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

The effect of targeted exercise on knee-muscle function in patients with persistent hamstring deficiency following ACL reconstruction – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, using hamstring auto-graft is a common surgical procedure, which often leads to persistent hamstring muscle-strength deficiency and reduced function. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to investigate the effec...

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Main Authors: Bo Bregenhof, Uffe Jørgensen, Per Aagaard, Nis Nissen, Mark W. Creaby, Jonas Bloch Thorlund, Carsten Jensen, Trine Torfing, Anders Holsgaard-Larsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
ACL reconstruction
Rehabilitation
Muscle strength
Physical function
Exercise
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2448-3

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