ACL & Return to Play

Isokinetic testing can reduce the likelihood of reinjury.

View the research. 

ACLR does not always lead to successful outcomes and return to sport, and the costs can be significant. 

Current research shows specific criteria to determine RTP that includes isokinetic testing can help reduce the likelihood of reinjury. Sport Medical™ is proud to support those who insist on objective data to return athletes to sport safely. Review the research below showing how isokinetic testing can reduce the likelihood of reinjury. 

 

Research Article
Simple decision rules can reduce reinjury risk by 84% after ACL reconstruction: The Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study
Hege Grindem, Lynn Snyder-Mackler, Håvard Moksnes, et al.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016 
 
Research Article

Likelihood of ACL graft rupture: Not meeting six clinical discharge criteria before return to sport is associated with a four times greater risk of rupture
Polyvios Kyritsis, Roald Bahr, Philippe Landreau, et al.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016

 Research Article
Exploring the High Reinjury Rate in Younger Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Kate E. Webster, PhD, Julian A. Feller, FRACS
American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016 
 
 Blog
Keep calm and carry on return to sport testing after an ACL injury: clinician-scientists weigh in on knee injury risk
Jacob J. Capin, Lynn Snyder-Mackler, May Arna Risberg & Hege Grindem
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019 
 
 Research Article
ACL Return to Sport Guidelines and Criteria
George J. Davies, Eric McCarty, Matthew Provencher, et al.
Current Review Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2017 
 
 Article
Return to play checklist reduces re-injury for athletes following anterior cruciate ligament
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Science Daily, March 6 2018 
 
 Blog
The Relationship Between Subjective Knee Scores, Isokinetic Testing, and Functional Testing in the ACL-Reconstructed Knee
Kevin E. Wilk, PT, William T. Romaniello, ATC, Susan M. Soscia, PT, et al.
Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 1994 
 
 Research Article
Two Year ACL Reinjury Rate of 2.5%: Outcomes Report of the Men in a Secondary ACL Injury Prevention Program (ACL-Sports)
Amelia J. H. Arundale, Jacob J. Capin, Ryan Zarzycki, Angela H. Smith, Lynn Snyder-Mackler
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 
 
 Blog
 Getting Injured Players Back on the Field 
Dr. Riley J. Williams III
The New York Times Soccer Blog, January 2011 
 
 Research Abstract
Isokinetic Muscle Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Case-Control Study
Alexandre R.M. Pelegrinelli, Leandro C. Guenka, Josilainne M. Dias, et al.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 
 
 Research Article
Development and Validation of a Short Version of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Return to Sport After Injury (ACL-RSI) Scale
Kate E. Webster, PhD and Julian A. Feller, FRACS
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018 
 
 Research Report
A Progressive 5-Week Exercise Therapy Program Leads to Significant Improvement in Knee Function Early After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Ingrid Eitzen, PT, PhD, Håvard Moksnes, PT, MSc, et al.
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2010 
 
 Case Report
Knee Biomechanics and Physical Performance; an ACL-Reconstructed Athlete Before and After Isokinetic Strength Training
Hafiz Muhammad Manan Haider Khan, Tahir Masood
The Professional Medical Journal, 2017