AI generated summary of Pubmed citation/abstract with PMID 38093493

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38093493
This study tracks the strength development of the quadriceps and hamstrings in the uninjured limb of male professional and recreational athletes during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. The research shows that muscle strength in the uninjured limb increases over time, surpassing pre-surgery levels by the 3-month mark for quadriceps and the 4.5-month mark for hamstrings. This indicates that the uninjured limb should be consistently monitored during rehabilitation, as its strength may continue to change throughout the recovery process (Beware of the ‘moving target’ – uninvolved limb strength increases to exceed pre-operative values during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction in male professional and recreational athletes, Barbosa O, Kotsifaki R, Whiteley R, King E, Korakakis V, J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2023 Dec 13:1-30. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2023.11961).