PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION IN THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD OF ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT IN INDOOR VOLLEYBALL ATHLETES

Abstract

Indoor volleyball is a sport played on a rectangular court with specific lines and a central net, where 6 athletes play on each side without physical contact. In the 21st century, sport has become even more popular, requiring strength and explosive movements of the lower limbs, which increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. This study uses an integrative review to analyze postoperative physiotherapeutic rehabilitation of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in indoor volleyball athletes, through databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Scielo, focusing on studies published from 2019 to 2024. The results show that physical therapy is crucial to reduce complications, pain, inflammation, restore range of motion and muscle strength after ACL surgery. Techniques such as ultrasound, ice and hydrotherapy help with healing and reducing edema. Closed (CCF) and open (CCA) kinetic chain exercises are applied at different phases of recovery, with CCF in the initial phase and CCA in the final phase. Sport-specific treatment programs, including functional and proprioceptive exercises, are essential to prevent recurrent injuries and ensure a safe return to sport, which can range from 9 to 12 months, with most studies recommending a return after 1 year. The review highlights the importance of personalized rehabilitation for indoor volleyball athletes and the need for further studies to optimize treatment protocols.