The Science Behind Our Programs and Products
And resources to maximize their impact!
Whether you have knee pain that comes and goes or severe arthritis that is worsening with time, therapy exercises offer a proven way to improve your symptoms.
The combination of our experience treating people with symptomatic knees and medical studies about knee pain informed the creation of our online therapy program and products. Below are the studies we reviewed and conducted and additional resources.
Comparison of home versus physical therapy-supervised rehabilitation programs after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized clinical trial
This 2005 study published by the National Library of Medicine reports that the number of physical therapy visits had an inverse effect on outcome. There were two group tested, one that did 4 visits and one that did 17 visits. Both groups did home exercises during the...
Does Extended Preoperative Rehabilitation Influence Outcomes 2 Years After ACL Reconstruction?
This study published in 2016 by the National Library of Medicine suggests that performing knee rehab extensively prior to ACL reconstruction results in better 2-year post-op outcomes. Abstract Background Rehabilitation before anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)...
Relationship Between Time to ACL Reconstruction and Presence of Adverse Changes in the Knee at the Time of Reconstruction
This 2018 article published by the National Library of Medicine states that people who delay having ACL reconstruction may be at higher risk for developing medial meniscus tears. Abstract Background: Treatment of patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries...
ACL Reconstruction – It’s All About Timing
This 2014 review published by the National Library of Medicine states that there is no consensus as to the optimal timing of ACL reconstruction, but waiting at least three weeks lowers the risk of arthrofibrosis (knee stiffness due to scarring after surgery). Abstract...
Loss of Normal Knee Motion After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Is Associated With Radiographic Arthritic Changes After Surgery
This article published by The American Journal of Sports Medicine in 2012 states that the chance of getting arthritis after ACL surgery is lower in patients who achieve full range of motion afterward. Abstract Background: Meniscectomy and articular cartilage...
Osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: the importance of regaining and maintaining full range of motion
This review published by the National Library of Medicine stated how range of motion after ACL reconstruction is vital to long-term outcomes. Patients who did not return their knees to their full range of motion had higher rates of arthritis and lower subjective...
Comparison of Home versus Physical Therapy-Supervised Rehabilitation Programs after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This 2005 study published by The American Journal of Sports Medicine reports that the number of physical therapy visits did have an effect on outcome. In fact, the patients that went to only 4 physical therapy sessions instead of 17 did better. They all did home...
2 to 4-Year Follow-up to a Comparison of Home Versus Physical Therapy-Supervised Rehabilitation Programs After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This 2010 study published by Sage Journals shows that a primarily home-based PT program for an ACL reconstruction does as well, if not better, than a therapy program performed at a physical therapy clinic. Abstract Background: There have been no long-term follow-up...
Effect of Early Surgery vs Physical Therapy on Knee Function Among Patients With Nonobstructive Meniscal Tears: The ESCAPE Randomized Clinical Trial
This 2018 article published by the National Library of Medicine states that at two years, outcomes are similar whether you undergo an arthroscopy or physical therapy alone. As with the other study, there was a small subset of patients that were randomized to receive...
Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis
This study published by the National Library of Medicine in May 2013 demonstrates that patients with a meniscus tear do about the same at six months if they’ve had either arthroscopy or just physical therapy. The interesting thing is that 30 % of the patients enrolled...
Treatment of meniscal tears: An evidence-based approach
This 2014 review published by The National Library of Medicine states that most meniscus tears in adults can be treated with a physical therapy program, but even if they do require surgery at some point they have the same outcomes as though they were treated with...
2016 Patellofemoral pain consensus statement from the 4th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester
This 2016 consensus statement published by BMJ Journals has the top 2 recommendations as: Exercise therapy is recommended to reduce pain in the short, medium and long term, and improve function in the medium and long term. Combining hip and knee exercises is...