Impact of early vs. delayed physical therapy on functional recovery, proprioception, and return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a cross-sectional study

Impact of early vs. delayed physical therapy on functional recovery, proprioception, and return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Early physical therapy (PT) following ACL reconstruction is widely advocated for optimizing post-operative recovery. However, its impact on functional recovery, proprioception, return-to-sport (RTS) rates, and graft integrity remains debated. This study aims to evaluate whether e...

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Main Authors: Turki Ahmed Alqahtani, Saleh M. Kardm, Hani Hassan Alnakhli, Faisal M Alyazedi, Praveen Kumar Kandakurti, Ravi Shankar Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
ACL reconstruction
Early rehabilitation
Proprioception
Return to sport
Functional recovery
Knee stability
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-025-06054-x
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