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A Systematic Review Of The Effects Of Blood Flow Restriction Training On Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy And Circumference Post Acl Reconstruction, Derek Charles, Ryan White, Caleb Reyes, Drew Palmer

Physical Therapy Faculty Research

Background:

ACL reconstruction often results in an extended period of muscle atrophy and weakness. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training is a technique that has been shown to decrease muscle atrophy in a variety of populations.

Purpose:

The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the research presented on the effect of blood flow restriction training on quadriceps muscle atrophy and circumference post ACL reconstruction.

Study Design:

Systematic Review

Methods:

Articles were reviewed using the databases Google Scholar, PubMed, and EBSCO. Keywords included blood flow restriction training, ACL reconstruction, and quadriceps.

Inclusion criteria included:

English language, peer-reviewed journals; randomized control …

The Relationship Between Disability And Hop Performance In Subjects Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Joshua Prall, Michael Ross

Articles & Book Chapters

Background and purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between patient disability levels following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) and closed kinetic chain performance as measured through a single leg hop for distance test, a 45-second sagittal plane hop test, and a 45-second frontal plane hop test.

Methods: Sixteen subjects, all cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy who had undergone unilateral ACLR, participated in this study (10 males, 6 females, age=21.7±1.2 years, height=178.3±8.7 cm, weight=79.8±14.3 kg). The Knee Outcome Survey Sports Activity Scale (SAS) was used as our disability measure. The tests used to measure …

An Evaluation Of Postural Control And Balance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Kathryn Lucas

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

Over 100,000 anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLR) occur annually in the United States, with one in four individuals sustaining a second injury within the first two years after reconstruction. Due to the proprioceptive nature of the anterior cruciate ligament, the lack of regaining postural control and balance are likely large contributors to the rate of secondary injuries after ACLR. Recent literature has identified cerebral changes after anterior cruciate ligament injury and surgery, likely due to altered sensation and feedback loops. However, no study thus far has investigated the neurological feedback loops that may place this group at higher risk of …

Influences Of Functional And Psychological Factors On Biomechanics Following An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Reconstruction, Chelsey Roe

Theses and Dissertations--Rehabilitation Sciences

Objective: The aims of this research were to identify gaps in the literature related to return to sport (RTS) test batteries following primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) (Aim 1) and define recovery in athletes from 4-9 months after ACLR across three domains: 1) psychological recovery and biomechanics (Aim 2), 2) rehabilitation quantity and biomechanics (Aim 3), and 3) functional performance and biomechanics (Aim 4). Ultimately, the results of this research would quantify recovery following ACLR in athletes with a desire to RTS and identify objective criteria throughout rehabilitation prior to RTS.

Participants: Twenty-two post-ACLR athletes 17 females, 8 males, …