Protein/Carbohydrate supplementation increases muscle mass and strength during rehab .
The Effect of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Strength Training Outcome of Rehabilitation in ACL Patients
J Orthop Res. 2006 Nov;24(11):2114-2330 patients with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury were included in this study, exploring the effectiveness of nutrient supplementation in improving hypertrophy and strength of the quadriceps muscle during rehabilitation. Patients were randomized to take protein and carbohydrate (PC), Isocaloric-Carbohydrate (IC), or Placebo (PL) after each of the 36 assigned training sessions. Over 12 weeks, the PC group demonstrated significantly greater hypertrophy and peak torque of the quadriceps muscle compared to the other groups.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
