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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2014; 5(4): 450-459
Published online Sep 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i4.450
Published online Sep 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i4.450
Table 2 Goals of 1-4 mo (maintenance and acceleration phase)
Decrease and disappearance of effusion |
Full and pain-free knee range of motion |
Continue flexibility exercises |
Continue strengthening exercises (add isokinetic hamstring exercises) |
Swimming |
Bicycling (indoor) |
Core training progression |
Proprioceptive progression (focus on weak positions) |
Maintain cardiovascular fitness |
Determine and manage hamstring, quadriceps strength deficits |
Prepare physically and psychologically for jogging |
Deep water running |
MD visit 2/mo |
- Citation: Saka T. Principles of postoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation. World J Orthop 2014; 5(4): 450-459
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v5/i4/450.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v5.i4.450