Comparing the effects of mechanical perturbation training with a compliant surface and manual perturbation training on joints kinematics after ACL-rupture.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Performing physical activities on a compliant surface alters joint kinematics and increases joints stiffness. However, the effect of compliant surface on joint kinematics after ACL-rupture is yet unknown.

Aim

To compare the effects of mechanical perturbation training with a compliant surface to manual perturbation training on joint kinematics after ACL-rupture.

Methods

Sixteen level I/II athletes with ACL-rupture participated in this preliminary study. Eight patients received mechanical perturbation with compliant surface (Mechanical) and 8 patients received manual perturbation training (Manual). Patients completed standard gait analysis before (Pre) and after (Post) training.

Results

Significant group-by-time interactions were found for knee flexi

SUBMITTER: Nawasreh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6062476 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature