Knee muscle strength and movement biomechanics in individuals with and without knee pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Anterior cruciate ligament injury increases the risk of knee osteoarthritis, possibly via early onset of knee pain and changes in musculoskeletal function. This study compared knee muscle strength and movement biomechanics during walking and forward lunge between individuals with and without knee pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Methods

Cross-sectional study including participants at least 3 years post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, aged 18-40 at the time of surgery, and body mass index ≤30. Symptomatic participants were defined by a knee pain score (reconstructed knee) of ≥3 on a 0-10 scale during activities of daily living in the past week. Asymptomatic participants were defined by a pain score of 0. Maximal isometric quadriceps and

SUBMITTER: Bandak E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684341 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature