Effect of functional bracing, quadriceps and hamstrings on anterior tibial translation in anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency: A preliminary study
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- Published by Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development in Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
- Vol. 29 (1) , 9-12
- https://doi.org/10.1682/jrrd.1992.01.0009
Abstract
Anterior tibial translation was measured in six patients with anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency. The tests were done in 15, 45, and 90 degrees of knee flexion, partly with activated quadriceps or hamstrings, and partly with subjects wearing a 4-point functional DonJoy brace. The translation was evaluated with a computerized electrogoniometer (Acufex KSS). The anterior tibial translation was significantly reduced by use of the hamstrings in all three degrees of knee flexion. The effect of the 4-point brace was only significant in 15 and 45 degrees of flexion. The quadriceps did not reduce the anterior tibial translation.Keywords
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