Variation in Response to Limb Loading Instruction on Knee Mechanics During Squatting in Early Recovery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Average data suggest that weightbearing instruction improved LLS to within 7%, but a 38% knee loading deficit remained, and intralimb compensation did not improve. Data-driven clusters indicate that 3 ACLr participants were similar to CTRLs; 14 improved LLS, KLS, and H/K distribution; and 3 only improved LLS with worsening KLS and H/K.