Abnormal balance control mechanisms during dynamic reaching forward and quiet standing in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: Postural instability and decreased balance control ability have been observed in patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Herein, we examined the abnormal balance control mechanisms of these patients during dynamic reaching forward and quiet standing, providing a quantitative index for rehabilitation assessment. Methods: We enrolled ACL reconstruction patients 6-8 months after surgery, and 14 gender- and age-matched healthy volunteers. The IKDC and Lysholm were applied in each patient after ACL reconstruction. All participants conducted the quiet standing and reaching forward (RF) tests at the specified locations on force plates. The ground reaction force, center of pressure (COP), and kinematics signals were recorded. The maximal reach distanc

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375014 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature