Supervised Exercise May Protect Knees from Early Osteoarthritis After ACL Surgery

A clinical trial led by researchers at La Trobe University suggests that a four-month supervised exercise therapy program can significantly improve knee health, reduce pain, and enhance the quality of life for young adults recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The findings, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, also indicate that this targeted exercise can help protect against the elevated risk of developing early-onset knee osteoarthritis without damaging cartilage, challenging previous concerns about exercise worsening injured knees.