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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2020 Sep-Oct;24(5):424-432.
doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2019.07.003. Epub 2019 Jul 16.

Isokinetic eccentric training is more effective than constant load eccentric training for quadriceps rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial

Marlon Francys Vidmar  1 , Bruno Manfredini Baroni  2 , Alexandre Fróes Michelin  3 , Márcio Mezzomo  3 , Ricardo Lugokenski  3 , Gilnei Lopes Pimentel  4 , Marcelo Faria Silva  2
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Isokinetic eccentric training is more effective than constant load eccentric training for quadriceps rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial

Marlon Francys Vidmar et al. Braz J Phys Ther. 2020 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the effects of conventional (constant load) eccentric training and isokinetic eccentric training on quadriceps muscle mass, strength and functional performance in recreational athletes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Methods: Thirty recreational male athletes (25 years old) undergoing ACL reconstruction received a standard rehabilitation program. Volunteers were randomized to conventional group (CG; n = 15) or isokinetic group (IG; n = 15) to be engaged in a 6-week (2 sessions/week) quadriceps eccentric training program at the extensor chair or at the isokinetic dynamometer, respectively. Assessments of quadriceps muscle mass (through magnetic resonance imaging), strength (through isokinetic dynamometry) and self-aware functionality (through questionnaire) were performed before and after the training programs. Single leg hop test performance was assessed only at post-training evaluation.

Results: IG had significantly higher improvements than CG (p < 0.05) for all muscle mass outcomes (+17-23% vs. +5-9%), as well as for isometric (+34% vs. +20%) and eccentric (+85% vs. +23%) peak torques. There was no between-group difference (p > 0.05) for concentric peak torque, Lysholm score, and single leg hop test.

Conclusion: Isokinetic eccentric training promotes greater responses than conventional eccentric training on quadriceps muscle mass and strength of recreational athletes following ACL reconstruction.

Keywords: ACL; Eccentric exercise; Knee; Physical therapy.

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Flowchart of the study.
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Figure 2
Deficit of muscle mass and strength compared to the non-operated leg (mean and standard error) at pre- and post-training for conventional group (CG) and isokinetic group (IG).
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Figure 3
Percent change (mean and standard error) at pre- to post-training for conventional group (CG) and isokinetic group (IG). ACSA, anatomical cros-sectional area; VL, vastus lateralis; VM, vastus medialis; VI, vastus intermedius; RF, rectus femoris; QUAD, quadriceps; PT, peak torque; * significant difference (baseline × pós-training; p < 0.05).
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Figure 4
Forest plot: standardized mean differences and 95%CI for conventional group (CG) and isokinetic group (IG); Right column: chances for results favorable to CG, trivial effects, or results favorable to IG (percent values and interpretation).
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