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Effects of closed kinetic chain exercises on proprioception and functional scores of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Cho S-H, Bae C-H, Gak H-B
Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2013 Oct;25(10):1239-1241
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of closed kinetic chain exercises performed by an unstable exercise group (UEG) and a stable exercise group (SEG) on the knee joint, proprioception, and functional scores of patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. SUBJECTS: Twenty-eight patients participated in this study. The exclusion criteria were fracture or neurological disease. METHODS: The subjects were randomly assigned to one of two groups, each with 14 people. Each group took part in a 60-minute exercise program, three times a week for six weeks. RESULTS: The results of the clinical evaluation at 45 degrees proprioception showed statistically significant differences between the two groups. The results of the clinical evaluation at 15 degrees proprioception showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSION: The proprioception and functional scores of the patients in the UEG who underwent ACL reconstruction were superior to those in the SEG group.

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