Effect of the Rehabilitation Program on knee Range of motion and muscle power after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Abstract

Aim: To examine the effects of rehabilitation on knee ranges of motion and muscle power after ACL reconstruction surgery.

Method: In this study, 40 participants were examined who had ACL reconstruction. Research data was collected from the records since 20^th may 2022, 2022 to 10^th November, 2022 from Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. An ordinary follow-up examination was conducted at 1^st, 3^rd and 6^th week after procedure (Follow up rate was 90%). Range of motion were assessed and compared using statistical analysis. Level of significance was set at p<0.001.

Results: The study revealed that out of 40 participants, 13 (32.5%) were in the age range of 18-25 years, 2 (55%) were in the age range of 26-33 years and 5 (12.5%) were in the age range of 34-40 years with minimum age of 18 years and maximum age of 40 years. Out of 40 Participants, 37(92.5%) were males and 3(7.5%) females were included in the study. of 40 participants, 3(7.1%) had complications and difficulty in returning to healthy lifestyle after ACL surgery. There was significant difference between flexion and extension of knee across time. (p<0.001)

Conclusion: The study reported that physical therapy rehabilitation post ACL reconstruction surgery greatly improved Knee flexion and extension range of motion. Post-operative complications were not reported in the majority of participants. Therefore, it is suggested that physical therapy rehabilitation is important for the return of knee function post ACL surgery.

Keywords: ACL reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Knee Ranges, Muscle Power