Implementation of a motor-cognitive test protocol for ACL Rehabilitation

Background In current Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation, predominantly biomechanical factors are prioritized to guide rehab paths, but neurocognitive errors (inhibition, working memory) may contribute to ACL (re-) injuries. Previously injured athletes have alterations in lower extremity biomechanics with drop landing tasks and single hop tasks under dual-tasking conditions compared with single motor tasks and under dual task gait conditions. Implementation of test protocols that capture neurocognition in current clinical practice, while not requiring extensive technical infrastructure is warranted.…