Periodization in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation: New Framework Versus Old Model? A Clinical Commentary.
Georgios Kakavas, Florian Forelli, Nikolaos Malliaropoulos, Timothy E Hewett, Panagiotis Tsaklis
PMID 37020434WHAT IT FOUND
This paper proposes a theoretical framework for periodizing ACL rehab but reports no original data.
The authors state these concepts have not been tested in randomized controlled trials, so there are no evidence-based findings to change clinical practice.
What this paper is
This is a clinical commentary proposing a theoretical framework for applying periodization concepts to ACL rehabilitation. It discusses general training principles and suggests future research directions but reports no original patient data, methods, or outcomes. There are no findings here to act on.
The easy way to misread this
Do not treat the proposed periodization models or neurocognitive strategies as validated interventions. The authors explicitly state these ideas have not been tested in randomized controlled trials and are intended to stimulate further study rather than guide current practice.