| Title: |
Exploring Quadriceps Strength, Cardiovascular Function, and Physical Activity Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. |
| Authors: |
Kim, Sungwan; Butler, Cody R.; Stringer, Michael; Brunault, Josee; Bodner, Hannah; Glaviano, Neal R. |
| Source: |
International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training; May2026, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p1-6, 6p |
| Subject Terms: |
Self-evaluation; Cross-sectional method; Pearson correlation (Statistics); Statistical power analysis; Anterior cruciate ligament surgery; Arterial diseases; Body mass index; T-test (Statistics); Hamstring muscle; Questionnaires; Descriptive statistics; Aerobic capacity; Hemodynamics; Mann Whitney U Test; Muscle strength; Cardiovascular system physiology; Research; Postoperative period; Quadriceps muscle; Pulse wave analysis; Oxygen consumption; Data analysis software; Confidence intervals; Physical activity; Patellar tendon |
| Abstract: |
Evidence demonstrates that anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction impacts cardiovascular system and physical activity; however, the association between quadriceps strength and these factors remains unclear. We aimed to examine the association between quadriceps strength and cardiovascular function or self-reported physical activity post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Weaker quadriceps strength was associated with higher central pulse wave velocity (r = −.438, p =.042), higher augmentation index (r = −.597, p =.005), lower peak oxygen uptake (r =.536, p =.010), and lower physical activity on the Marx scale (r =.438, p =.041). Our findings highlight the importance of understanding quadriceps strength as a modifiable factor associated with cardiovascular function and physical activity post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |