The Effect of Special Exercises on the Acute Rehabilitation of the Reconstructed Anterior Cruciate Ligament for Football Players

Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most prevalent knee joint injuries worldwide, totaling about 250,000 cases annually. Therefore, the typical approach to ACL rehabilitation has shifted from complete immobilization after surgery to early restoration of strength and range of motion and increased Muscle activation.  The research aims to prepare rehabilitative exercises, especially in the acute phase, for the players of the Al-Kut Sports Club in football, who have a cut in the anterior cruciate ligament after surgery, and to identify the extent of the effect of these prepared rehabilitative exercises (in increasing muscle strength, increasing the range of motion, and reducing the degree of pain). The researcher used the method The experimental group using one experimental group with pre and post measurement due to its suitability to the nature of the study, and the research sample was chosen by the intentional method from the players who underwent surgery to restore the anterior cruciate ligament, and their number was (8) players who were reviewing the specialized center for physical therapy and physical rehabilitation in the season (2021-2022).

The most important conclusions of the study were that rehabilitative exercises contributed to the improvement and development of (muscle strength, motor range, and pain reduction). The researchers recommended taking advantage of some rehabilitative exercises that they prepared when rehabilitating players with injuries other than knee joint injuries, and they also recommended conducting similar studies on games, samples, and other levels.