The Nature of Rehabilitation Programs to Improve Musculoskeletal, Biomechanical, Functional, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Athletes With ACL Reconstruction: A Scoping Review.

Context: After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR), athletes commonly undergo prolonged rehabilitation (eg, 9-12 months), but few actually return to preinjury sports activities. The nature (composition, configuration) of an ACL rehabilitation program (ACL-RP) is an important factor in determining rehabilitation outcomes; however, details about the nature of ACL-RPs are reported inconsistently in research studies. To guide future research reporting to support clinical translation and implementation of ACL-RPs, it is necessary to describe the nature, reporting, and outcomes of ACL-RPs in the current literature.

Hip Strength as a Predictor of Ankle Sprains in Male Soccer Players: A Prospective Study.

Context:   Diminished hip-abductor strength has been suggested to increase the risk of noncontact lateral ankle sprains.

Objective:   To determine prospectively whether baseline hip-abductor strength predicts future noncontact lateral ankle sprains in competitive male soccer players.

Design:   Prospective cohort study.

Hip Muscle Strength Predicts Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Male and Female Athletes: A Prospective Study.

Background: Prospective studies have reported that abnormal movement patterns at the trunk, hip, and knee are associated with noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Impaired hip strength may underlie these abnormal movement patterns, suggesting that diminished hip strength may increase the risk of noncontact ACL injury.

Purpose: To determine whether baseline hip strength predicts future noncontact ACL injury in athletes.