Impacto do déficit de força dos isquiotibiais no pós-operatório de reconstruçao do ICA: revisão de protocolos de reabilitação e retorno funcional

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This study addresses the hamstring strength deficit in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, focusing on functional impacts and the effectiveness of different rehabilitation protocols for muscle recovery. OBJECTIVES: To analyze the magnitude of hamstring strength loss in the postoperative period and compare rehabilitation approaches. METHODOLOGY: The adopted methodology consisted of a qualitative literature review, considering articles published between 2015 and 2024 in the PubMed, SciELO, Medline, and Cochrane databases. Studies that evaluated hamstring strength deficits and the outcomes of rehabilitation protocols in post-ACL surgery patients were selected. The analysis focused on the magnitude of strength deficit and the functional performance of patients throughout rehabilitation. RESULTS: The results indicated that hamstring strength deficit is common after ACL reconstruction and that rehabilitation protocols, such as eccentric training and BFRT (blood flow restriction training), are more effective in

recovering muscle strength and improving functional performance. These findings highlight the importance of personalized rehabilitation strategies for full patient recovery, enabling a safer return to sports activities.