Comments on: The Physiological and Psychological Effects of Accelerated Rehabilitation, Visualization, and Virtual Reality on ACL Rehabilitation

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By: Julian Ballesteros

Julian Ballesteros — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:41:07 +0000

Absolutely, I’ve torn both my ACL’s so that was the reasoning behind this research. I’m sure going through your process that the psychological side and reinjury anxiety has been neglected or less focused on in the past. Hopefully with this research and future research it can be incorporated more within ACL rehabilitation.

By: melanderson

melanderson — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:55:51 +0000

Hi Julian, This research is so relevant. As someone who tore her ACL three times, two times in less than one year after 9 months of rehab I wonder how VI might have helped. I definitely had re-injury anxiety and also favored my other leg without really knowing it.

By: Julian Ballesteros

Julian Ballesteros — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:19:02 +0000

What is an ACL?

The ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament which sits inside the knee joint and forms an X with the PCL. It has very poor blood supply which is why this ligament typically needs to be surgically repaired when injured.

What is the function of an ACL?

Its function is to prevent the tibia from sliding forward in front of the femur and provide rotational stability.

What are the causes of an ACL injury?

The main causes of an ACL injury occur from stopping suddenly, changing direction rapidly, landing incorrectly, or a direct collision. When the ACL is overloaded, the stress causes the ligament to overstretch resulting in structural failure.

Who is most susceptible to an ACL injury?

Due to the nature of ACL injuries, the athletic population is most susceptible, and we see the most injuries in agility sports like soccer, football, and basketball.