- Evaluation of potential factors affecting knee function in athletes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Journal of Clinical Physiotherapy Research,
Vol. 7 No. 4 (2022),
1 October 2022
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Page e71
https://doi.org/10.22037/jcpr.v7i4.44728
Abstract
Background and Aims: A review of previous studies showed conflicting findings regarding the relationship between athlete-related factors and knee function following ACL reconstruction. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between athlete-related factors and knee functional outcomes after ACL reconstruction. Materials and Methods:this study is a correlational study conducted in the second half of 1400 in Sanandaj. The statistical sample of the study consisted of 43 athletes aged 19–43 years who underwent ACL reconstruction. Knee function was assessed using the Osteoarthritis and Knee Injury Outcome Questionnaire (KOOS). Athletes’ characteristics such as weight, height, body mass index, and activity levels (recreational, competitive, and elite) were recorded using a researcher-made questionnaire. The smoking habit, type of graft used, and affected foot were also identified. Results:Age, body mass index, weight, and gender can predict various ACL reconstruction outcomes (P <0.05). Age can predict 29% of changes in symptoms and knee stiffness and 18% of changes in quality of life. Body mass index can predict 29% of changes in knee pain, 19% of changes in symptoms and knee stiffness, 17% of changes in activities of daily life, 19% of changes in sports activity, and 13% of changes in athletes’ quality of life (P<0.05). Weight can only predict 12% of changes in athletes’ sports activities (P <0.05). Gender was able to predict 15% of changes in daily life performance, 13% of sports activity, and 12% of changes in athletes’ quality of life (P<0.05). Conclusion:According to the findings of the present study, there may be a relationship between age, weight, body mass index, and sex and knee outcomes following ACL reconstruction. Due to the limitations of this study, it is better to examine this issue longitudinally in future studies
- ACL Reconstruction
- Body Mass Index
- Knee Outcome
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