- Annibaldi1,2, MR. Cantagalli, A.Carrozzo1,2, E. Monaco1
1University of Rome La Sapienza, Sant’Andrea Hospital
2Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
Materials and Methods
The first phase involved applying Showmotion™ on a healthy population of 42 patients (84 knees) to obtain normality parameters related to movement analysis. The following movements were assessed: range of motion (ROM) of the knee in an upright position, knee ROM while seated, passive ROM while supine, and tibial rotation while supine. Once the normality parameters were obtained, an exercise protocol was created targeting the complete recovery of ROM, particularly extension, using the movement-activated stimulation device. The protocol included concentric, eccentric, and functional movement exercises that the patient performed at home using a tablet. The exercises from the protocol are shown below.
Conclusions
The use of a MAS system in patients with ACL injury has shown good preliminary results in knee joint recovery at six weeks. ACL injury represents a complication that must be considered to avoid extension deficits.
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