Abstract
Introduction. – The object of this study consisted in analysing the changes in cardiorespiratory fitness of fourteen sportsmen having undergone a surgical operation following a lesion of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Methods and results. – Two triangular and maximum tests starting from the upper limbs were carried out before and after the operation with 7 days of interval. The results showed that the operation followed by a few days of bed rest generates a fast and significant reduction in the maximum oxygen consumption (–7%, p < 0.05) and peak aerobic power (–8%, p < 0.05). Conclusion. – These results could encourage therapists to propose endurance training during rehabilitation protocols.
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