Objective To identify the current return-to-work (RTW) screening tests conducted for athletic
occupations following injury and their effectiveness of reducing reinjury risk. Methods A …

Context: Up to 90% of pediatric athletes return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACL-R); however,< 50% RTS at the same level and second ACL injury rates …

Background Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), individuals have
quadriceps muscle impairments that influence gait mechanics and may contribute to an …

Few studies have previously evaluated isokinetic parameters in female soccer players in
comparison to those in males. The aim of this study was to describe normative quadriceps …

Abstract Introduction Following ACL reconstruction (ACLR), deficits in hip muscle strength
and relationships to future outcomes are unknown. Methods 111 participants one year after …

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are of major concern in sports. As
mostly young and active individuals are affected there is an emphasis on the rapid and safe …

OBJECTIVE: To describe the changes in quadriceps and hamstrings muscle strength in the
uninvolved limb of male professional and recreational athletes during rehabilitation after …

Background: Quadriceps strength and knee extension are believed to be important in the
ability to effectively load the knee after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACL …

The purpose was to quantify the effect of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on
balance and jump-landing performance and bilateral asymmetries. Among 500 collegiate …

This chapter focuses on the role of isokinetics with regard to testing and training after ACL
injury and reconstruction. This includes the use of isokinetics for screening, evaluation …