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Measuring only hop distance during single leg hop testing is insufficient to detect deficits in knee function after ACL reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective To systematically review the biomechanical deficits after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) during single leg hop for distance (SLHD) testing and report these differences compared with the ...
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16 Relationships between a multidirectional reactive agility test, functional performance and patient-reported outcome measures 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament ...

Introduction Return-to-sport testing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction traditionally occurs during pre-planned activities. The aim of this study was to investigate the ...
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Weight or energy: ACL recovery results and implications for returning to sport

Scientists discovered the importance of factoring both weight and jump height into the tests that are used to clear athletes to resume physical activity following an ACL injury. According to 2021 ...
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Current ACL return to sport criteria fails to identify second injury risk

Returning to your sport after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and not suffering a second injury is often difficult but for a kid who suffers an ACL injury figuring out how to prevent ...