Effects of Core Exercises on Balance in People With and Without ACL Surgery

Comparison of the Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Balance and Trunk Endurance in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery and Healthy Individuals.

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects of an 8-week core stabilization exercise program on balance, trunk muscle endurance, and lower body strength.

The study includes two groups of participants: 15 individuals who have had Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery and 15 healthy individuals. Both groups will perform the same core stabilization exercises for 8 weeks, twice a week, under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

The goal is to determine if this exercise program improves balance and core strength in people who have had ACL surgery and to compare these results with those of healthy individuals performing the same exercises.

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged between 18 and 65 years.
• Agreement to participate regularly in the 8-week exercise program.
• No contraindications to physical activity, as assessed by a medical professional.
• ACLR group: history of unilateral ACL reconstruction within the past five years.
• Control group: no known history of lower extremity injury or surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

• Any musculoskeletal or neurological condition affecting balance or core stabilization.
• Participation in a structured core stabilization exercise program within the previous six months.
• Any acute injury or systemic disease that may interfere with study participation.