RT Journal Article
T1 The Effectiveness and Recommendation of Motor Imagery Techniques for Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.
A1 Pastora-Bernal, José Manuel
A1 Estebanez Pérez, María José
A1 Lucena-Antón, David
A1 García López, Francisco José
A1 Bort Carballo, Antonio
A1 Martín-Valero, Rocío
K1 Fisioterapia
K1 Ligamentos cruzados anteriores
K1 Rehabilitación - Innovaciones tecnológicas
AB Motor imagery (MI) reported positive effects in some musculoskeletal rehabilitation processes. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of MI interventions after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. A systematic review was conducted from November 2018 to December 2019 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). The methodological quality, degree of recommendation, and levels of evidence were analyzed. A total of six studies were included. Selected studies showed unequal results (positive and negative) regarding pain, anxiety, fear of re-injury, function, and activities of daily living. Regarding the range of motion, anthropometric measurements, and quality of life, the results were not conclusive. Muscle activation, strength, knee laxity, time to remove external support, and neurobiological factors showed some favorable results. Nevertheless, the results were based on a limited number of studies, small sample sizes, and a moderate-weak degree of recommendation. In conclusion, our review showed a broader view of the current evidence, including a qualitative assessment to implement MI after ACL surgery. There was no clear evidence that MI added to physiotherapy was an effective intervention after ACL surgery, although some studies showed positive results in clinical outcomes. More adequately-powered long-term randomized controlled trials are necessary.Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament; motor imagery techniques; rehabilitation; physiotherapy
PB MDPI
YR 2021
FD 2021-01-22
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/33057
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/33057
LA eng
NO Bernal, J.M.P.;   Pérez, M.J.E.; Lucena‐Anton, D.; López, F.J.G.; Carballo, A.B.;   Martín‐Valero, R. The Effectiveness and Recommendation of Motor Imagery Techniques for Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review. J. Clin. Med. 2021, 10, 428.
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026