Effet du deconditionnement suite a une chirurgie du genou sur 1' aptitude aerobie Effect of deconditioning following a surgery of the knee on the aerobic fitness

摘要

Introduction.-The object of this study consisted in analysing the changes in cardiorespiratory fitness of fourteen sportsmen having undergone a surgical operation following a lesion of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.Methods and results.-Two triangular and maximum tests starting from the upper limbs were carried out before and after the operation with 7 days of interval. The results showed that the operation followed by a few days of bed rest generates a fast and significant reduction in the maximum oxygen consumption (-7%, p < 0.05) and peak aerobic power (-8%, p < 0.05).Conclusion.-These results could encourage therapists to propose endurance training during rehabilitation protocols.