Proprioceptive training after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

ABSTRACT

Treatment techniques involving proprioceptive training on unstable boards may induce compensatory muscle activity that could improve knee stability, and increase the likelihood of returning patients to high level physical activity, and decrease the likelihood of recurrent injuries. The purpose of this study was to clarify the importance of proprioceptive training after anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] reconstruction by semitendinosus tendon autograft. A comparison was held between two ACL reconstructed groups [A and B]. Both groups received an accelerated rehabilitation program but one of them received a proprioceptive training program in addition [group B]. Treatment outcome was determined from 1] absolute angular error [AAE] in active repositioning test as an indicator of the sense of position. 2] scores of Lyshoim Knee Scale as a self reported measure representing functional disabilities experienced by subject during activities of daily living. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in sense of position of the knee and greater scores of Lyshoim Knee Scale in group [B]. Conclusion: It was concluded that combining a proprioceptive training program with an accelerated rehabilitation program after ACL reconstruction is important for improving function of the knee