title: Current controversies in rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
abstract: Rehabilitation concepts after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction continue to advance rapidly. A review of the recent literature reveals numerous aspects of the rehabilitation program, the subject of investigation, and validation. Areas discussed in this article include the efficacy of functional bracing after ACL reconstruction and perturbation training programs in nonoperative, preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation programs. Also discussed is the need for criteria-based progression through the late stages (return to sports) of the ACL reconstruction rehabilitation.
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy, University Orthopedics, Inc, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Pezzullo
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fadale
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery*; D004856:Postural Balance; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures