Publications by authors named "Dr Alyssa Evans-Pickett"
J Athl Train
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Postoperative muscle weakness, particularly in quadriceps, affects gait biomechanics in patients after ACL reconstruction, but it's uncertain if this weakness hinders their ability to adjust their gait using real-time biofeedback.
- This study involved 35 individuals who had undergone unilateral ACL reconstruction and aimed to assess the relationship between quadriceps strength and their ability to modify vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) through a biofeedback intervention during walking trials.
- Results indicated no significant connection between quadriceps strength and the participants' ability to adjust their gait as measured by changes in peak vGRF, suggesting that achieving full quadriceps strength may not be essential to benefit from gait biofeedback after ACL reconstruction.
