July 2018 PMID 29685058

The Effect of Open- Versus Closed-Kinetic-Chain Exercises on Anterior Tibial Laxity, Strength, and Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Alyssa Perriman, Edmund Leahy, Adam Ivan Semciw

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Peak: 12 in Jul 2023
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What people are saying

The discussions show a focus on the research's summarized findings, like mentions of 'no difference' in outcomes and safety, supported by references to systematic reviews and expert opinions. Words like 'debate', 'question mark', and 'expert opinion' highlight ongoing professional engagement and scholarly interest in the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect consensus that the research shows minimal differences between open- and closed-kinetic-chain exercises post-ACL reconstruction.

InterestHigh interest

Posts indicate high interest in the safety and effectiveness of exercises, referencing the systematic review and sharing videos and opinions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively reference specific studies, guidelines, and questions, showing a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Though the discussions are primarily academic and clinical, the ongoing debates and references suggest some influence on rehabilitation practices.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis compared open-kinetic chain (OKC) and closed-kinetic chain (CKC) quadriceps exercises after ACL reconstruction, focusing on their effects on anterior tibial laxity, strength, and function, and found no significant differences between the two.
  • The study analyzed data from ten randomized controlled trials and concluded that early or late use of OKC exercises does not increase risk of graft damage or negatively impact recovery, showing limited to moderate-quality evidence of similar outcomes for both exercise types.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that both OKC and CKC exercises can be safely incorporated into ACL rehabilitation protocols without significant differences in knee stability, strength, or patient-reported function.]

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Mick Hughes
@mickwhughes · X

OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t.co/ZNkFrIlIJq https://t.co/zasCvVc2eX https://t.co/pGgll0i7NY Please let us know in comments below

Jul 11, 2023 · 62 likes · 12 shares · 31,924 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@abbottPDX @mickwhughes @DrPeteMalliaras @NSurdykaPhysio @AdamMeakins Here is a nice systematic review from @JOSPT https://t.co/xFWEbFmSw0

Sep 2, 2020 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 1,885 followers View post →
Linda Truong // LT
@LKTphysio · X

The on going debate whether OKC vs CKC is better after ACLR: Conclusion: no difference between the OKC vs CKC groups https://t.co/q45YGJi42e #OARSI2019 #kneepain https://t.co/qyqmof30yt

May 2, 2019 · 9 likes · 2,456 followers View post →
Menno Henselmans
@MennoHenselmans · X

Are leg extensions safe for the knees? Full video: https://t.co/axue50IIHh #mennohenselmans #legextension #legday #personaltrainer #exercisescience #trainingtips #quadriceps https://t.co/8AbhazUs1o

Dec 13, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 11,011 followers View post →
Rich Willy
@rwilly2003 · X

@floteichert @erikMeira @clare_ardern @KneeSearch @GregLehman @mickwhughes "limited to moderate-quality evidence of no difference in anterior tibial laxity, strength, patient-reported function, or physical function with early or late introduction of OKC exercises in the ACLR population, when compared to CKC exercises" https://t.co/Mhu9itzI2f

Feb 2, 2021 · 5 likes · 11,524 followers View post →
Professor Kristian Thorborg
@KThorborg · X

@doclsmack @czuppons Don’t be too hard on yourself @czuppons early OKC focus versus CKC focus - will not get you stronger quads anyway. https://t.co/dqzn7NIzMb Monitor quads strength as soon as you can test it - then strength train- monitor - repeat....until RTS and beyond.....

Apr 2, 2020 · 4 likes · 20,111 followers View post →

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Bat Eats Moth
@BatEatsMoth · X

Leg extensions wreck the knees? What the science says https://t.co/AN6JlSxvtz via @YouTube

Jun 16, 2024 · 12,535 followers View post →
darthluiggi ಠ_ಠ
@luis_villasenor · X

RT @MennoHenselmans: Are leg extensions safe for the knees? Full video: https://t.co/axue50IIHh #mennohenselmans #legextension #legday #p…

Dec 13, 2023 · 1 share · 3,028 followers View post →
Menno Henselmans
@MennoHenselmans · X

Are leg extensions safe for the knees? Full video: https://t.co/axue50IIHh #mennohenselmans #legextension #legday #personaltrainer #exercisescience #trainingtips #quadriceps https://t.co/8AbhazUs1o

Dec 13, 2023 · 8 likes · 1 share · 11,011 followers View post →
Julius Luomajoki
@JMLuomajoki · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 13, 2023 · 12 shares · 263 followers View post →
Roula Kotsifaki
@RoulaKotsifaki · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 13, 2023 · 12 shares · 2,756 followers View post →
Masiosare, el extraño enemigo
@SoyUnHigadito · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 12, 2023 · 12 shares · 5 followers View post →
Paul
@PaulPocock5 · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 12, 2023 · 12 shares · 6 followers View post →
Roger Hilfiker
@RogerHilfiker · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 12, 2023 · 12 shares · 1,617 followers View post →
swim.bike.run.physio
@B_ROCKS83 · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 11, 2023 · 12 shares · 26 followers View post →
Physio Explored
@ExploredPhysio · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 11, 2023 · 12 shares · 827 followers View post →
MP
@mishpur · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 11, 2023 · 12 shares · 58 followers View post →
Raashid A.R.
@RaashidAR · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 11, 2023 · 12 shares · 45 followers View post →
Manuel García
@manuelgfisio · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 11, 2023 · 12 shares · 2,589 followers View post →
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@nimminimal · X

RT @mickwhughes: OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t…

Jul 11, 2023 · 12 shares · 586 followers View post →
Mick Hughes
@mickwhughes · X

OKC papers: https://t.co/tPAUc4fsdP https://t.co/cGUhtK2ldM https://t.co/J6n5LBnQQD https://t.co/1z0EH5hgLH https://t.co/ZNkFrIlIJq https://t.co/zasCvVc2eX https://t.co/pGgll0i7NY Please let us know in comments below

Jul 11, 2023 · 62 likes · 12 shares · 31,924 followers View post →
Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

@RaphaelDeLutzel I have a paper like this but don't know the details https://t.co/yPSkMazkmk

Jul 4, 2022 · 1 like · 46,705 followers View post →
Rich Willy
@rwilly2003 · X

@floteichert @erikMeira @clare_ardern @KneeSearch @GregLehman @mickwhughes "limited to moderate-quality evidence of no difference in anterior tibial laxity, strength, patient-reported function, or physical function with early or late introduction of OKC exercises in the ACLR population, when compared to CKC exercises" https://t.co/Mhu9itzI2f

Feb 2, 2021 · 5 likes · 11,524 followers View post →
Ginji Nara 奈良銀二
@GinjiNara · X

↓OKC-exの効果と安全性に関するExpert Opinion https://t.co/vjrEXovwru ↓OKC vs CKC が脛骨の前方laxityに与える影響をMeta分析を用いて検討した研究 https://t.co/6poMY5Gzy8

Sep 16, 2020 · 1 like · 546 followers View post →
Rhys Perrett
@PureSports01 · X

RT @jefftaylorhaas: @abbottPDX @mickwhughes @DrPeteMalliaras @NSurdykaPhysio @AdamMeakins Here is a nice systematic review from @JOSPT ht…

Sep 3, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,017 followers View post →
Mick Hughes
@mickwhughes · X

RT @jefftaylorhaas: @abbottPDX @mickwhughes @DrPeteMalliaras @NSurdykaPhysio @AdamMeakins Here is a nice systematic review from @JOSPT ht…

Sep 2, 2020 · 3 shares · 31,924 followers View post →
Jeff Taylor-Haas, DPT
@jefftaylorhaas · X

@abbottPDX @mickwhughes @DrPeteMalliaras @NSurdykaPhysio @AdamMeakins Here is a nice systematic review from @JOSPT https://t.co/xFWEbFmSw0

Sep 2, 2020 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 1,885 followers View post →
Professor Kristian Thorborg
@KThorborg · X

@doclsmack @czuppons Don’t be too hard on yourself @czuppons early OKC focus versus CKC focus - will not get you stronger quads anyway. https://t.co/dqzn7NIzMb Monitor quads strength as soon as you can test it - then strength train- monitor - repeat....until RTS and beyond.....

Apr 2, 2020 · 4 likes · 20,111 followers View post →
Raashid A.R.
@RaashidAR · X

RT @thekneeresource: @czuppons @doclsmack My understanding is there is a question mark over performing OKC <45 degrees before 12/52 with ha…

Mar 26, 2020 · 1 share · 45 followers View post →
The Knee Resource
@thekneeresource · X

@czuppons @doclsmack My understanding is there is a question mark over performing OKC <45 degrees before 12/52 with hamstrings ACLR. But from week 4-12, 90-45 with resistance might be ok https://t.co/xD58oauhOg

Mar 26, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,580 followers View post →
Linda Truong // LT
@LKTphysio · X

The on going debate whether OKC vs CKC is better after ACLR: Conclusion: no difference between the OKC vs CKC groups https://t.co/q45YGJi42e #OARSI2019 #kneepain https://t.co/qyqmof30yt

May 2, 2019 · 9 likes · 2,456 followers View post →
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