PMID: 26799572Jan 23, 2016Paper

The effects of preconditioning with ischemic exercise on quadriceps femoris muscle atrophy following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a quasi-randomized controlled trial

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Tina Grapar ZargiAlan Kacin

Abstract

The degree of quadriceps femoris muscle (QF) atrophy is recognized as one of the key factors of poor knee function and patient's outcome, despite successful reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The study assessed whether muscle preconditioning with ischemic exercise can attenuate loss of QF volume, strength, and function after ACL reconstruction. Prospective, single-centre, quasi-randomized, controlled trial with sham intervention. University Medical Centre and Laboratory of Physiotherapy Research. Patients with total ACL rupture elected for reconstructive surgery. Twenty subjects undergoing ACL reconstruction performed 5 exercise sessions during the last 10 days before surgery. They were assigned into two groups performing either low-load ischemic knee-extension exercise (ISHEMIC group), or standard knee-extension exercise (SHAM group). QF volume, maximal voluntary isometric contraction torque and single-leg anterior reach distance were assessed prior to preconditioning and at 4 and 12 weeks postsurgery. There were no significant differences between the groups in any of the variables prior to, or after surgery. The deficit in QF vastii volume increased (P<0.001) to 20±5 % in ISCHEMIC and 23±10 % in SHAM group at...Continue Reading

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