Abstract des Autors

Changes in surgical techniques and post-operative treatments have led athletic trainers to reconsider their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation protocols. Using research, closed kinetic chain principles, and clinical experiences, our previous ACL rehabilitation program (11) was revised to reflect these recent modifications. The program presented is practical for the student athlete, requires no sophisticated equipment, and minimizes time lost from classes and activities of daily living. Applying the behavioral approach to rehabilitation, the student athlete addresses each phase, creating short and long-term goals to accomplish the tasks required. The student athlete is rehabilitated functionally to accelerate a return to normal daily activities, and to realistically prepare for a return to competitive athletics. Verf.-Referat