Examining Neuromuscular and Cortical Activity Over 1 Year Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
Cross‐sectional studies have indicated impaired neuromuscular and cortical activities following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. However, adaptations throughout the recovery process remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to examine neuromuscular and cortical activity over the fi...
| Publicado en: | Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) Vol. 36; no. 8; pp. 1 - 15 |
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Aug2026
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