Title | Examination of ankle function in individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Hoch JM, Baez SE, Hoch MC |
Journal | Phys Ther Sport |
Volume | 36 |
Pagination | 55-61 |
Date Published | 2019 Mar |
ISSN | 1873-1600 |
Keywords | Adult, Ankle Joint, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Muscle Strength, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Range of Motion, Articular, Self Report |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between self-reported ankle and knee function, and to examine differences in ankle function between healthy and injured limbs in individuals with a history of ACL reconstruction (ACLR). DESIGN: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Laboratory. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 18 adults with a history of ACLR. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Participants completed four patient-reported outcomes: the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome (KOOS), the Fear-Avoidance Belief Questionnaire, the modified Disablement in the Physically Active Scale, and the Quick-Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (Quick-FAAM). Additional ankle function measures collected bilaterally included plantar cutaneous sensation, dorsiflexion range of motion and dorsiflexion and plantarflexion strength. RESULTS: Three KOOS-subscales were significantly, moderately correlated to the Quick-FAAM for the injured limb. There were differences in the uninjured and injured Quick-FAAM scores. No other differences were observed in ankle function measures. CONCLUSIONS: Self-reported ankle and knee function are correlated in participants with a history of ACLR. Clinicians should be made aware of the influence of this health condition on the distal joint, and treatment strategies to address these perceived impairments should be considered. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.01.002 |
Alternate Journal | Phys Ther Sport |
PubMed ID | 30660900 |