ACL: From Injury to Return to Sport
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Medicine and Sports Traumatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 19 June 2026 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: strength and conditioning; injury prevention and rehabilitation; exercise testing; exercise prescription
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Dear Colleagues,
The management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has evolved significantly over the past decades, transitioning from purely surgical interventions to comprehensive, multimodal approaches integrating injury prevention, advanced reconstruction techniques, and personalized rehabilitation strategies. Despite advancements, the pathway from injury to peak athletic performance remains complex, with ongoing research aimed at optimizing outcomes and reducing re-injury rates. Understanding this continuum is crucial for clinicians, researchers, and athletes alike. This Special Issue aims to explore the complete journey of ACL injury management—from initial injury and surgical repair to rehabilitation, injury prevention, and the athlete’s return to peak performance. We seek to highlight innovative strategies, interdisciplinary approaches, and emerging technologies that contribute to improved outcomes, long-term athlete health, and performance sustainability. We are particularly interested in submissions that showcase the latest advancements in biomechanical analysis, neuromuscular training, regenerative medicine, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and personalized rehabilitation protocols. Contributions that provide new insights into injury risk assessment, injury prevention programs, and performance metrics are highly valued. We welcome a diverse range of submissions, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case studies, technical notes, etc. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: surgical innovations, rehabilitation methods, neuromuscular training, technological advancements in monitoring and assessment, long-term outcomes of different treatment approaches, and methodologies for optimizing athletic performance post-ACL injury. We encourage submissions that provide evidence-based insights, novel methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches aimed at advancing both scientific understanding and clinical practice.
Prof. Dr. Marko Stojanović
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ACL
- rehabilitation
- neuromuscular training
- return to sport
- surgical techniques
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