Quadriceps Strength and Volitional Activation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context:

Quadriceps function is a significant contributor to knee joint health that is influenced by central and peripheral factors, especially after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).

Objective:

To assess differences of unilateral quadriceps isometric strength and activation between the involved limb and contralateral limb of individuals with ACLR and healthy controls.

Data sources:

Web of Science, SportDISCUS, PubMed, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Database were all used during the search.

Study selection:

A total of 2024 studies were reviewed. Twenty-eight studies including individuals with a unilateral history of ACLR, isometric knee extension strength normalized to body mass, and quadriceps activation measured by central activation ratios (CARs) t

SUBMITTER: Lisee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6391557 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar/Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature