Isokinetic exercises in quadriceps strength and endurance recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Background/Aim: Muscle strength and endurance recovery of the quadriceps after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is necessary for normal knee function. In addition to use isokinetic dynamometer diagnostic purposes, its possible therapeutic effect also important, ie targeted correction measured muscle deficit. This work was aimed examine level 6 months in patients who performed training determine whether it a superior intervention compared isodynamic training. Methods: A total 70 both sexes were monitored prospective clinical study. Three postoperatively, all had torque body weight on an at angular speeds 60 180 °/s. Patients divided into two groups according type applied rehabilitation protocol. Group (n = 35) underwent program 5 times week using individual kinesitherapy (isometric isotonic exercises hamstrings) neuromuscular electrostimulation quadriceps. from group B included Control testing surgery. The comparison procedures with Student t-test (p < 0.05). Results: An average age 27.29 ± 5.94 years. B, statistically significantly higher values peak velocities °/s operated hamstring tendons Conclusion: Isokinetic achieved better dynamic exercises.