Neuromuscular Training on Lower Extremity in Post-operative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of neuromuscular physical Therapy as compared to strength training after ACL reconstruction in terms of pain, function, quality of life, strength and power of participants after ACL reconstruction. It was a Randomized clinical trial conducted Kanaan Physiotherapy \& Spine Clinic, Lahore. Seventy-six patients were selected by purposive sampling technique and equally divided into one of two treatment groups either neuromuscular training or strength training with use of sealed envelope randomization. The study was completed in 6 months. Patients were assessed using the Cincinnati Knee Score for function, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain, SF-36 for quality of life, and Hop test (single leg, Triple, crossover and 6-meter hop) for power and strength.Patients received the treatment 3 times per week for six consecutive weeks.