Neurophysiology of ACL Injury

ACL injury involves profound alterations in the central and peripheral nervous systems, impacting sensorimotor integration and neuromuscular control. Neuroplastic therapy employs tools like external focus strategies, stroboscopic glasses, smartboards, and virtual reality to restore and enhance neural connectivity, sensory integration, and motor coordination. This therapeutic approach integrates visual-cognitive, proprioceptive, and reflexive controls to accelerate recovery, optimize performance, and reduce reinjury risk.

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  ACL injuries disrupt the sensorimotor control of the knee, affecting proprioceptive accuracy, muscular reflexes, and motor control strategies.
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  Brain regions undergo significant neurophysiological changes, affecting sensory, motor processing, and neuromuscular coordination.
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  Acute inflammation after ACL injury impacts cellular behavior and subsequent neurophysiological responses, driving arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI).