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Exercise after ACL surgery may protect knees from early osteoarthritis

Exercise after ACL surgery may protect knees from early osteoarthritis

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A new study suggests that the right kind of exercise could help protect young adults from early knee osteoarthritis following ACL surgery. Researchers found that a four-month supervised rehabilitation program improved pain, muscle strength, and quality of life without damaging knee cartilage. The findings challenge fears that exercise worsens injured knees and could transform how patients recover from ACL reconstruction.

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