Effectiveness of On-Field Training in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Rehabilitation

Authors

  • Veer Singh Deora
  • Farukh Mohammad Pinjara
  • Usman khan
  • Jafar Khan
  • Deepak Lohar
  • Renuka Pal
  • Hirendra Kumar Katariya
  • Tina Chouhan
  • Deepak Sharma
  • Sujay Gupta

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Abstract

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and debilitating injuries sustained by athletes, often resulting in prolonged time away from sport and significant physical and psychological challenges. Rehabilitation is essential to restore function, prevent re-injury, and optimize return-to-sport readiness. While clinic-based rehabilitation has traditionally been the mainstay of recovery, on-field training has gained recognition as a crucial component in the late stages of rehabilitation. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of on-field training (OFT) in ACL rehabilitation, highlighting its impact on pain reduction, functional improvement, psychological readiness, and return-to-sport outcomes. Findings suggest that OFT accelerates recovery and enhances sport-specific performance without increasing re-injury risk, making it an essential adjunct to clinic-based therapy

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2025-09-01

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Deora VS, Pinjara FM, khan U, Khan J, Lohar D, Pal R, et al. Effectiveness of On-Field Training in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Rehabilitation. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 1 [cited 2026 Feb. 10];14(9S):1056-8. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/9067

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Vol. 14 No. 9S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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