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Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following ACLR
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Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following ACLR .

The Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

J Sport Rehabil . 2023 Sep 12;32(8):884-893.

One hundred sixty-two patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were randomized to receive either a staged physiotherapy program (n=80) or usual care physiotherapy (n=82). The primary outcome of interest was knee function at 6 months, measured using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Secondary outcomes included knee-specific quality of life (IKDC), pain, range of motion (ROM), strength, and hop testing. Outcomes were assessed preoperatively and at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively. Overall, the results of the study revealed no significant difference in knee function at 6 months between groups, although usual care yielded higher IKDC scores at 3 months. The findings suggest that a staged physiotherapy model is a viable alternative to usual care without compromising mid-term knee function recovery.

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OrthoEvidence. Effect of Staged Versus Usual Care Physiotherapy on Knee Function Following ACLR. ACE Report. 2025;307(7):5. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Show/effect-of-staged-versus-usual-care-physiotherapy-on-knee-function-following-aclr

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