Introduction
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ANTERIOR
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is the most common form of treatment for athletes with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and can keep an athlete out of competition for at least six monthsPrevious studies have shown that a deficit in core stability may lead to an increased risk of ACL injuryAlthough it has been shown that core stability exercises can improve weakness and coordination of core muscles, the effects of these exercises on knee kinematics, hip strength, and trunk endurance have not yet been investigated in male athletes after ACLR. Therefore, the purpose of our study was to investigate the effects of eight weeks of simple core stability training on knee kinematics, hip strength, and trunk endurance in male athletes who had undergone ACL reconstruction and completed conventional post-operative rehabilitation. It was hypothesized that performing simple core stability training prior to team routine training could improve knee kinematics, hip strength, and trunk endurance in the training group compared with athletes who only continued their training routine.