Recent Advances in ACL Rehabilitation: Clinical Factors that Influence the Program

Abstract

Rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction focuses on treatment of impairments and functional limitations. Clinical pathways that have been developed for rehabilitation of the knee are useful for identifying and classifying impairments and functional limitations following ACL reconstruction. Application of these clinical pathways will enable the physical therapist or athletic trainer to select the most appropriate treatment for an individual. Knowledge of secondary pathology and concomitant surgery allows the clinician to modify application of the clinical pathway. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe modifications for rehabilitation of individuals following ACL reconstruction, based on knowledge of secondary pathology and/or concomitant surgery.