Evaluating equilibrium in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this review was to summarize available methods and equipment which are administered to evaluate the balance in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Subjects and Methods A literature search was performed and reviewed using the narrative approach. This study reviewed English articles concerning balance assessment methods in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction subjects from 1985 to 2015 using the following key words: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Postural Control, Equilibrium, Balance and Stability. Results This review included 44 studies out of 117 initially retrieved articles. These articles were discussed in balance measurement procedure without comparing the effect of various surgical, medical or rehabilitation approaches. Conclusion Biodex and EquiTest, functional dynamic tests are of choice in the evaluation and tracking of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction subjects. Force plate parameters provide information regarding strategies of static postural control and is not sensitive enough to challenge postural control system in physical activities.