Aim The Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) instructed a multidisciplinary
group of Dutch anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) experts to develop an evidence statement …

Purpose The purpose of this article is to present recommendations for new muscle strength
and hop performance criteria prior to a return to sports after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) …

Background: There has been a substantial increase in the amount of systematic reviews and
meta-analyses published on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Purpose: To quantify the …

A stringent outcome assessment is a key aspect of establishing evidence-based clinical
guidelines for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment. To establish a standardized …

Purpose Is it rational to recommend surgical reconstruction of the torn anterior cruciate
ligament to every patient? Is conservative management still a valid option? Method Through …

Background Outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are
considered poor. There are many factors which may influence patient outcomes. As such …

The Dutch Orthopaedic Association has a long tradition of development of practical clinical
guidelines. Here we present the recommendations from the multidisciplinary clinical …

Purpose Regaining adequate strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings after anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is important for maximizing functional performance …

During the past decade, our understanding of biomechanics and its importance in
rehabilitation has advanced significantly. The kinetic chain, a concept borrowed from …

Contralateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are together with the risk of
developing osteoarthritis of the knee and the risk of re-rupture/graft failure important aspects …