DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it necessary to have physical therapy before surgery for a torn ACL? How much physical therapy usually is needed after the surgery? Strictly speaking, physical therapy is not ...

Age, gender and frequency of physical therapy utilization after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery may be correlated with second ACL reconstruction rates, according to researchers. Age, ...

Q: I tore my ACL. Is surgery inevitable? A: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a band of tissue that runs through the middle of the knee joint and keeps the shinbone from sliding forward past the ...

Data sources Six databases, six trial registries and prior systematic reviews. Forward and backward citation tracking was employed. Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials that compared ...

Electrical brain stimulation could be the key to getting athletes back on track following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ...

In the summer of 2010, researchers in Sweden reported that 60 per cent of all anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions could be avoided in favour of rehabilitation. The results made waves ...

ACL surgery is minimally invasive and can reduce pain, improve joint mechanics and stability, and prevent further injury. Recovering from ACL surgery may take up to a year. Share on Pinterest ...

SAN DIEGO — The number of physical therapy visits after ACL reconstruction correlated with the incidence of second reconstruction, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society ...