The Effect of a Rehabilitation Program Using a TENS Device on Thigh Muscle Atrophy in Football Players with Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears After Surgical Intervention

The study aimed to develop a rehabilitation program using the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device along with rehabilitation exercises for individuals with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears following surgical intervention. The researcher used the experimental method with a one-group design involving pre-and post-tests. The study population was intentionally selected and consisted of five individuals with ACL tears who were undergoing treatment at the Mosul Centre for Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in Mosul over six months. Scientific principles regarding exercise intensity were taken into consideration, and the statistical results were analyzed. The program was applied to the study sample, and exercises were consistently accompanied by the use of a muscle stimulation device.The researcher reached the following conclusions:The results showed statistically significant differences between the pre- and post-tests for the experimental group, in favor of the post-test results, indicating successful rehabilitation of ACL-injured individuals. There was a noticeable increase in the range of motion (ROM) of the knee joint, which had been limited due to the injury. Additionally, participants reported a decrease in pain levels, which suggests that the therapeutic exercises were effective.The researcher recommends the use of the TENS device by physical therapy departments in sports medicine centers due to its effectiveness in improving the strength of muscles acting on the knee joint