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AAOS, Return to play checklist reduces re-injury for athletes following anterior cruciate ligament. Science Daily, March 6 2018
There's a reason for the recent resurgence of isokinetic strength testing after ACL
reconstruction. Limb strength symmetry and balanced hamstring to quadriceps
ratios are major components of return-to-play criteria shown to reduce reinjury
in athletes after ACL-R.
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Time
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Isokinetic strength testing: symmetry and hamstring/quadriceps ratios
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Functional test symmetry
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Agility testing
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