Accentuated eccentric training as a process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament surgery. A case study.

Abstract

Objective: Determine the effects of eccentric training as a protocol for rehabilitation in a patient with double surgical intervention.

Method: An accentuated eccentric training program was carried out during ten weeks, of which, the first and the last were of the evaluation, the remaining eight, of intervention protocol.

Results: There was an improvement in the BJ by 10%, on the other hand, increases in the THT were shown by 36% (unoperated knee) and 14% (operated knee). The symmetry index improved by 26%, while knee flexion increased by 8%. For its part, the Lysholm-Tegner scale improved 30 points after the intervention.

Conclusion: After eight weeks of intervention it is concluded that accentuated eccentric strength training is effective for rehabilitation and functionality of knee after cruciate ligament anterior surgery.

Keywords: Accentuated eccentric training; Anterior cruciate ligament; Rehabilitation; Sports injuries.