The Effectiveness of Proposed Exercises Using Elastic Resistance Bands in Strengthening the Leg Muscles and Improving Motor Coordination Among Athletes with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59992/IJSR.2026.v5n9p10Keywords:
Exercises With Elastic Ropes, Biceps, Motor Compatibility, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Injured AthletesAbstract
The aim of the research was to identify the strength of the muscles of the two legs and the level of motor compatibility in athletes with anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The design of proposed exercises using rubber ropes for athletes with anterior cruciate ligament rupture. To reveal the differences between the pre-and post-tests in the strength of the muscles of the two legs and motor compatibility in athletes with anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The researchers used the experimental method for its convenience and the nature of the research problem, the research community consisted of athletes with anterior cruciate ligament rupture, numbering (11) athletes selected randomly, and (5) athletes were used as an experimental group, A number of athletes were also excluded because they were used as a sample for conducting an exploratory experiment (for strength tests of the muscles of the legs, for motor compatibility tests, and for qualifying exercises), and the program consisted of (24) qualifying sessions and for two months (3) sessions per week, The pre-and post-test of the sample was conducted to find out the effect of the independent variable in improving the strengthening of the muscles of the legs and improving motor compatibility among the members of the research sample, and the researcher used the statistical program (SPSS) to extract the research results. The researchers concluded that athletes with anterior cruciate ligament rupture have weak muscles of both legs and poor motor coordination. The exercises designed by the researchers have proven to have a positive effect on strengthening the muscles of the legs and improving motor coordination in athletes with cruciate ligament rupture. The experimental group that used exercises designed using rubber ropes showed a significant improvement in increasing the strength of the muscles of the legs and improving motor compatibility in athletes with cruciate ligament rupture. The researchers recommended the adoption of the exercises they designed in the rehabilitation programs, to rehabilitate athletes with cruciate ligament rupture. To complement this study, similar studies were conducted for other age groups and for other sports, whether individual or group.
References
1. Alhussain, A. M., & et al. (2026): Motor Control in Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Domain Based Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Mechanism Specific Effects. Orthopedic Reviews.
2. Chaabouni, S., Methnani, R., Al Hadabi, B., Al Busafi, M., Al Kitani, M., Al Jadidi, K., Samozino, P., Moalla, W., & Gmada, N. (2022): A Simple Field Tapping Test for Evaluating Frequency Qualities of the Lower Limb Neuromuscular System in Soccer Players: A Validity and Reliability Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(7).
3. Chen, L., Chen, W., & Tan, X. (2026): Augmenting rehabilitation of male volleyball players after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Thera-band based neuromuscular training to improve balance and functional performance: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Frontiers in Public Health, (14).
4. Fältström, A., Hägglund, M., Hedevik, H., Lindblom, H., & Kvist, J. (2023): The side hop test: Validity, reliability, and quality aspects in relation to sex, age and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, in soccer players. Physical Therapy in Sport, 62, 39–45.
5. Häner, M., Petersen, W., Praetorius, A., Mengis, N., Stoffels, T., Guenther, D., Pfeiffer, T., Mehl, J., Ellermann, A., Eberle, C., Stein, T., Schoepp, C., Höher, J., Scheffler, S., Stöhr, A., Herbort, M., Jung, T., Kittl, C., Braun, P.-J., Karpinski, K., Achtnich, A., Best, R., Wagener, B., Bellerich, J., Eggeling, L., Gensior, T., Valle, C., Tennler, J., Stemmler, S., Jäger, M., Färber, L.-C., Baier, C., Schöllkopf, A., Wießmeier, M., & Niederer, D. (2026) : ACL rehabilitation after reconstruction: Evidence-based consensus recommendations from the German Knee Society—Part IV. Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 13(3).
6. Kul, M., Hazar, E. B., Boz, E., & Uçal, M. S. (2026): The effect of postural mobility exercises on the athletic performance success, proprioceptive sense and various strength parameters of traditional archers. Research in Sport Education and Sciences, 28(2).
7. Liu, C., Sun, Z., Jiang, X., Liu, B. H., & Zhao, Y. (2026): Cross-education effects of healthy-side lower-limb strength training on neuromuscular function recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, (21).
8. Lorenz, D. S. (2014): Variable resistance training using elastic bands to enhance lower extremity strengthening. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 9(3).
9. Mai, P., & et al. (2026): Situations Leading to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Sports: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Sports Medicine, 56(9).
10. Meng, Y., Hu, Y., Yang, W., Xue, Y., & Yang, S. (2025): Effects of elastic band resistance training on lower limb strength and balance function in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, (7).
11. Stanković, D., Lazić, A., Trajković, N., Okičić, M., Bubanj, A., Vencúrik, T., Gašić, T., & Bubanj, S. (2025): Effects of elastic band training on physical performance in team sports: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 10(4).
12. Viiala, J., & et al. (2026): Effect of adherence to exercise-based injury prevention programmes on the risk of sports injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Injury Prevention, 32(1).
13. Wu, Y., & et al. (2026): Differential neurological adaptations during rehabilitation and at the time of return to sports in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sport and Health Science.
14. Xu, Z., Su, S., & Xu, Z. (2026): Effects of variable resistance training on lower limb explosive power in athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PeerJ, (14).
15. Yalda, Steven Nihad (2025): The effectiveness of the dual-task cognitive-motor training program in improving executive functions and motor compatibility associated with certain offensive skills in basketball in second-graders average, Ninawa, Iraq.
