Females Meet Return to Sport Criteria at Lower Rates Than Males 9 Months After ACL Reconstruction
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Recovery from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), common in adolescent athletes, requires restoration of knee strength, stability, and range of motion prior to return-to-sport (RTS) clearance. RTS protocols incorporate strength ...
Background:Recovery from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), common in adolescent athletes, requires restoration of knee strength, stability, and range of motion prior to return-to-sport (RTS) clearance. RTS protocols incorporate strength ...