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Periodization in the rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament injuries

by Jessica Montgomery in Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
Knowingly or not, sports physiotherapists use periodization principles when they implement post-operative protocols. Jessica Montgomery explains how capitalizing on periodized training can improve ACL injury outcomes. To successfully return to play, athletes recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries must regain their preinjury level of strength, neuromuscular control, and power. These elements are necessary for both enhancing performance and decreasing re-injury risk. However, many clinicians don’t understand training

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