摘要：The purpose of this study is to examine how the early initiation of physical therapy program after the reconstructive surgery for the injury of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) affects the prognosis. The prognosis was evaluated by knee stability, recovery of ROM, the muscle peak torque, and questionnaires sent to patients after discharge. Patients receiving the earlier program showed more favorable prognosis, and could start training five months earlier in average. It is concluded that the early initiation of PT program is effective for the treatment of ACL injury. Further investigation paying attention especially to safety would be necessary for the better PT program.
关键词：PT program after surgery; a follow-up study; Leeds-Keio artificial ligament
