Date of Award
5-2026
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
First Advisor
Dominique Ross
Keywords
Athletic Training, AT, Neuromuscular Training, ACL Reconstruction
Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common knee injuries in physically active individuals and often require surgical reconstruction to restore stability and function6 . Even with advances in surgery and rehabilitation, many individuals continue to show neuromuscular deficits and have difficulty returning to their prior level of activity7,11. Research suggests only about 55–65% of individuals return to their pre-injury level of sport after ACL reconstruction6
. Neuromuscular training has been proposed as a way to improve movement control, restore functional stability, and potentially improve return-to-activity and return-to-sport outcomes7,8,11,12. Because of this, it is important for clinicians to understand whether adding neuromuscular training to rehabilitation may improve outcomes following ACL reconstruction.
Recommended Citation
Piston, Orion, "The Effect of Neuromuscular Training on Return-to-Activity/Return-to-Sport Outcomes Following ACL Reconstruction in Physically Active Adults" (2026). All Student Scholarship. 474.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/etd/474
