33rd Annual Student Research Conference
ACL Reconstruction and Postural Sway
Ashley Garlock♦
Dr. Brandy Schneider, Faculty Mentor
Current research is unclear concerning the ability for functional restoration of the ACL after rupture. Functionally, proprioceptive deficits can be associated with various short and long term repercussions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of ACL reconstruction (ACLR) on postural sway over time. Participants were given a short survey and then performed single and double-leg stances on a computerized balance platform. Analysis indicated that (1) the involved leg had more sway compared to the contralateral limb, (2) as time since ACLR increased, sway in the involved leg decreased, and (3) percent difference between legs is less as time since ACLR increases. Time is a major factor in progress towards reducing postural sway after ACLR. However, this may not be the only factor as limb dominance was not considered. Further examination of additional cases may provide confirmation of this hypothesis.
Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament, ACLR, postural sway, proprioception
Topic(s):Athletic Training
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: TBA
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Time: TBA