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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(1), pp. 10 - 20
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130102
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Combined Impact of Chinese Exercise and Electrotherapy on Improving Range of Motion in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Patients: A Study Conducted at Rehabilitation Centers in Beijing
Dai Haojie 1, Yang Lei 2, Tanima Bhattacharya 1,3,*
1 Faculty of Applied Science, Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Darul Ehsan 47301, Malaysia
2 Beijing United Family Hospital, No.2 Jiangtai Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100015, China
3 Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, 602105, India
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the effectiveness of exercise-based rehabilitation protocols for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) patients within the Chinese healthcare system, addressing the rising need for evidence-based recovery interventions tailored to diverse patient needs. ACL injuries are among the most prevalent sports-related injuries, often leading to prolonged recovery times and a significant risk of re-injury. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, optimized rehabilitation remains crucial for restoring knee function and preventing long-term complications. This research focuses on assessing the impact of specific rehabilitation exercises on key parameters such as muscle strength, proprioception, functional stability, range of motion (ROM), pain relief, and re-injury risk reduction. The study involved a comparative analysis of rehabilitation outcomes among patients receiving a combination of targeted exercises, such as Nordic hamstring exercises, aquatic therapy, suspension training, and eccentric isokinetic training, versus those undergoing electrotherapy alone. Clinical assessments utilized the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, alongside measurements of muscle strength and ROM. Patients undergoing combination therapies demonstrated superior recovery outcomes, achieving IKDC scores of 80 and flexor strength increases exceeding 200 N, compared to the electrotherapy-only group. Suspension training emerged as particularly effective in enhancing functional stability and facilitating a safe return to play, while eccentric kinetic exercises improved ROM and significantly mitigated pain and re-injury risk. The findings underscore the importance of integrating targeted exercise-based rehabilitation into ACL recovery protocols, highlighting its potential to improve clinical outcomes and patient quality of life. This study contributes to the field by presenting evidence-based recommendations for optimized ACL rehabilitation strategies, emphasizing the role of multimodal therapies. However, limitations include the absence of long-term follow-up data and the need for larger, more diverse cohorts. Future research should address these gaps to validate findings further. Practical and social implications suggest that adopting such strategies could reduce healthcare costs and enhance recovery outcomes within resource-constrained healthcare systems like China's.
KEYWORDS
ACL Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Functional Stability, Range of Motion, Electrotherapy, Combination Therapy
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Dai Haojie , Yang Lei , Tanima Bhattacharya , "Combined Impact of Chinese Exercise and Electrotherapy on Improving Range of Motion in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Patients: A Study Conducted at Rehabilitation Centers in Beijing," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 10 - 20, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130102.
(b). APA Format:
Dai Haojie , Yang Lei , Tanima Bhattacharya (2025). Combined Impact of Chinese Exercise and Electrotherapy on Improving Range of Motion in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Patients: A Study Conducted at Rehabilitation Centers in Beijing. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(1), 10 - 20. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130102.