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Still in pain after ACL repair? Supervised rehab superior to exercises alone

Randomized trial answers longstanding clinical question ...
BMJ

Considerations for a women’s rehabilitation programme following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a concept mapping approach to enhance women’s outcomes

Objective To identify gender/sex-specific considerations to enhance anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture rehabilitation experiences and outcomes among women. Methods Mixed-methods concept mapping.
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Surgery is the default treatment for ACL injuries, but it's not the only way

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It runs from the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and helps stabilize the knee joint. Injuries to the ACL, often ...
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Injured your ACL? It's more than just a knee injury

It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud "pop" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL. The ACL connects your shin ...

Miracell's cell technology shows promise in nonsurgical ACL treatment

A clinical study using South Korean biotech firm Miracell's cell-processing technology has shown promising results in ...