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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023

Effect of Accelerated Rehabilitation Program and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Program on Knee Range of Motion and Knee Function in Patients with ACL Reconstruction

Sandeep Kumar ^[31] | Smati Sambyal ^[3] | Puneet Kaur

Abstract: Context: There is lack of information related to the comparison of the effect of accelerated rehabilitation program with neuromuscular rehabilitation program on knee range of motion and knee function in subjects after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon graft. Objective: To investigate the comparison of the effect of accelerated rehabilitation program with neuromuscular rehabilitation program on knee range of motion and knee function in subjects after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and to document the changes pre and post treatment. Methodology: Thirty male subjects, aged 35 to 50 years, who underwent ACL reconstruction surgery after being diagnosed with a full unilateral anterior cruciate ligament tear, were included as per the selection criteria. The subjects were assessed for knee range of motion and knee function with Universal Goniometer and International Knee Documentation Committee Questionnaire (IKDC - questionnaire), respectively. The individuals in Group A received an accelerated rehabilitation program, whereas Group B received a neuromuscular rehabilitation program. Results: There was significant increase in the (p.05). Conclusion: The result of current study indicates that neuromuscular rehabilitation program is equivalent to accelerated rehabilitation program in terms of knee extension, but better for knee flexion and knee function in subjects with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament injury, Knee function, Knee Range of motion

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023,

Pages: 2624 - 2628