Neuromuscular function of the knee joint following knee injuries: does it ever get back to normal? A systematic review with meta-analyses
Background Neuromuscular deficits are common following knee injuries and may contribute
to early-onset post-traumatic osteoarthritis, likely mediated through quadriceps dysfunction …
to early-onset post-traumatic osteoarthritis, likely mediated through quadriceps dysfunction …
Quadriceps strength and volitional activation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Context: Quadriceps function is a significant contributor to knee joint health that is influenced
by central and peripheral factors, especially after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction …
by central and peripheral factors, especially after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction …
Neuroplasticity associated with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
injury may result in neuroplastic changes due to lost mechanoreceptors of the ACL and …
injury may result in neuroplastic changes due to lost mechanoreceptors of the ACL and …
Concussion may increase the risk of subsequent lower extremity musculoskeletal injury in collegiate athletes
DC Herman, D Jones, A Harrison, M Moser, S Tillman… - Sports medicine, 2017 - Springer
Background Laboratory-based studies on neuromuscular control after concussion and
epidemiological studies suggest that concussion may increase the risk of subsequent …
epidemiological studies suggest that concussion may increase the risk of subsequent …
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition following anterior cruciate ligament injury
B Pietrosimone, AS Lepley… - Journal of Sport …, 2022 - journals.humankinetics.com
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) is a common impairment in individuals who sustain an
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The AMI causes decreased muscle activation, which …
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The AMI causes decreased muscle activation, which …
Progressive changes in walking kinematics and kinetics after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction: a review and meta-analysis
Context: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and ACL reconstruction (ACLR) result in
persistent alterations in lower extremity movement patterns. The progression of lower …
persistent alterations in lower extremity movement patterns. The progression of lower …
Movement patterns of the knee during gait following ACL reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Altered gait patterns follow ing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)
may be associated with long-term impairments and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Objective …
may be associated with long-term impairments and post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Objective …
Deficit in knee extension strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is explained by a reduced neural drive to the vasti muscles
The persistence of quadriceps weakness represents a major concern following anterior
cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The underlying adaptations occurring in the activity …
cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The underlying adaptations occurring in the activity …
Muscle atrophy after ACL injury: implications for clinical practice
Context: Distinct from the muscle atrophy that develops from inactivity or disuse, atrophy that
occurs after traumatic joint injury continues despite the patient being actively engaged in …
occurs after traumatic joint injury continues despite the patient being actively engaged in …
Exercise with blood flow restriction to improve quadriceps function long after ACL reconstruction
MA Kilgas, LLM Lytle, SN Drum… - International journal of …, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
Quadriceps atrophy and weakness can persist for years after anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACLR). We evaluated the effectiveness of a home-based blood flow …
reconstruction (ACLR). We evaluated the effectiveness of a home-based blood flow …