Body-Weight Changes and Physical Activity After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Weight gain is common 6 months after ACLR, with males experiencing greater increases than females. Although PA and sedentary behavior did not predict weight changes, incorporating targeted weight-management strategies, including nutritional and metabolic health interventions, into ACLR rehabilitation may help optimize recovery.
Authors
- Matthew Tao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9521-2855)
- Elizabeth A. Wellsandt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1983-6812)
- Alyx Jorgensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7184-0352)
- Manuel A. Romero-Padron
- Lorena Fuentes-Rivera Tau
Institutions
- Nebraska Medical Center (US)
- University of New Mexico Hospital (US)
- University of New Mexico (US)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Athletic Training
- Published
- 2025-08-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-0124.25
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00