The Effect of Functional Movement Training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objectives:To evaluate the effect of functional movement screen (FMS) based functional exercise in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).Design:Randomized controlled single-blind trial.Setting:Institutional, single center.Patients:A total of 38 patients who underwent ACLR were recruited and randomly assigned to group 1 (n = 19) or group 2 (n = 19).Interventions:Both groups received 6-month routine rehabilitation immediately after surgery. From the postoperative 4th to 6th month, group 1 received FMS-based functional exercise plus routine rehabilitation and group 2 received routine rehabilitation only. The FMS-based functional exercise was individualized and customized functional corrective exercise, which was designed based on the 3-month postoperative FMS results. The frequency of rehabilitation was one hour per session, twice a week, for a total duration of 6 months.Main Outcome Measures:At 3 months and 6 months postoperatively, patients were evaluated by FMS scoring, Lysholm K...