Abstract
Open-kinetic chain (OKC) and closed-kinetic chain (CKC) exercises may not differ in their effects on the healing response of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-reconstructed knee. Recent biomechanical studies have shown that the peak strains produced on a graft are similar. Clinical studies suggest that both play a beneficial role in the early rehabilitation of the reconstructed knee.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament / physiopathology
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries*
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Exercise Therapy / methods*
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Humans
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Knee Injuries / physiopathology
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Knee Injuries / rehabilitation*
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Knee Injuries / surgery*
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Recovery of Function
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Treatment Outcome