The effect of proprioception training on knee kinematics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Background Proprioception is essential for the normal movement of joint knees. The degree of functional recovery after ACL reconstruction is related with the degree of postoperative recovery of proprioception. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of proprioception training on functional level of activity and knee kinematics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Methods Forty patients who underwent ACL reconstruction between January 2017 and June 2019 were included. The patients were divided into proprioception group (n=20) and control group (n=20). All the patients followed common postoperative rehabilitation program. The proprioception group were given proprioception enhancement program besides common postoperative rehabilitation program. All the patients were assessed preoperatively, 6 months and 1 year after operation. The lymsolm scores, hop distances, and knee kinematics during unanticipated jump–cut maneuver were compared at different follow-up time poin...