Author/Authors :
Nassadj، Gholamhossein نويسنده Department of Physical Therapy, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation, Ahvaz JundishapourUniversity of Medical S Nassadj, Gholamhossein , Pirali، Milad نويسنده Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Central Branch, Islamic Azad University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Pirali, Milad , Shanbehzadeh، Sanaz نويسنده Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Shanbehzadeh, Sanaz , Sanjari، Mohammad Ali نويسنده Department of Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Sanjari, Mohammad Ali , Amiri، Ali نويسنده Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Amiri, Ali , Ashraf-Jamshidi، Ali نويسنده Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ashraf-Jamshidi, Ali
Abstract :
Background: Strength of knee extension and squat were compared between anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed (ACLR) patients and healthy subjects.
Materials and Methods: Twenty ACLR and twenty control subjects were participated in this non-exprimental study. Isokinetic peak strength of knee extension and squat in involved and uninvolved side of the ACLR patient and control group were measured.
Results: Concentric and eccentric knee extension strength of the involved leg was decreased but squat strength showed no difference.
Conclusion: In spite of return to sport activity and normal squat strength weakness of knee extensor muscles in the involved side of the ACLR patient was existed.
