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August 18, 2025South African Journal of Physiotherapy

Postoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation: A survey in Gauteng, South Africa

Colett Robbertse Vaneshveri Naidoo

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Accelerated protocols were frequently reported for post-operative ACL rehabilitation, and differences in practices were observed.
Data from surveys indicate that 60% of physiotherapists use accelerated protocols within the first six weeks post-surgery.
This cross-sectional study was conducted using a custom-designed questionnaire shared via professional networks and social media.
Findings highlight the need for standardized approaches in post-operative ACL rehabilitation to improve patient outcomes.

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Cross-sectional study reveals physiotherapy practices for ACL rehabilitation in Gauteng, suggesting varied protocol use.

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Robbertse et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4328ad7bf08b1ead2300 https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v81i1.2144

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