Impact d’une réathlétisation précoce sur les performances des sportifs amateurs opérés d’une rupture du ligament croisé du genou

Abstract

IntroductionThe reconstruction of the LCA is an intensive surgery, followed by a lengthy period of re-habilitation. However, the timeline for return to competition after this operation remains a challenge. More than one third of the athletes are unable to go back to their respective sport performing at the same level prior to the injury. The fear of undergoing a new accident remains a major hurdle with this sporting recovery and the persistence of functional deficits is the first cause of repetitive ligament injuries. Material and methodsOur sample included ten subjects, five in the experimental group and five in the control group. The first group participated in weekly reathletization session beginning one month post-surgery, associated with re-habilitation in classical physiotherapy, over a period of six months. The second participated solely in standard physiotherapy. Both groups were subjected to an initial isokinetic test as a base measurement to track improvement. After six months, the subjects of the two groups were evaluated using the following tools: an isokinetic test, a questionnaire of KOOS and finally a Hop-tests. ResultsThe analysis of the isokinetic test and the questionnaire of KOOS, enabled us to note differences between the two groups using quantified values; however, the results were significant. On the other hand, the analysis of the results obtained through the functional tests showed significant differences between the two groups, highlighting the increased performance and benefit for the group participating in weekly reathletization. ConclusionIn the preliminary study, the quantified values for both groups indicated a greater improvement, but non-significant, in the performances of the experimental group. A study with more large population should be undertaken.