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Marginal effect of leucine supplementation during reathletization program after ACLR
April 2013
Marginal effect of leucine supplementation during reathletization program after ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Rehabilitation and leucine supplementation as possible contributors to an athlete's muscle strength in the reathletization phase following anterior cruciate ligament surgery
Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2013 Mar;56(2):102-12. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2012.11.002. Epub 2012 Dec 6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 high-level athletes who had suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture were included in this study which investigated the effect of a "reathletization" program and leucine supplementation on functional recovery following ACL reconstruction. All patients underwent the same 2-3 week rehabilitation protocol, and were randomized to either leucine or placebo supplementation. Follow-up on para...
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