Construction of Sports Rehabilitation Intervention Program for Knee Injuries in Fencing Athletes

Jiaying Shi

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.AU27094

Theoretical and Natural ScienceOpen access

Construction of Sports Rehabilitation Intervention Program for Knee Injuries in Fencing Athletes

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Construction of Sports Rehabilitation Intervention Program for Knee Injuries in Fencing Athletes

Jiaying Shi ^1*

¹ Jiangsu Tianyi High School

^*Corresponding author: S13357900500@outlook.com

Published on 24 September 2025

TNS Vol.137

ISSN (Print): 2753-8826

ISSN (Online): 2753-8818

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-371-0

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-372-7

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Abstract

Knee injuries are highly prevalent in fencing, as the sport’s rapid directional changes, explosive lunges, and asymmetric lower-limb loading frequently cause issues like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and patellar tendon strain, which threaten athletes’ performance and long-term career sustainability. Addressing these injuries with effective rehabilitation is crucial for safeguarding fencers’ athletic careers. This paper focuses on a fencing-specific rehabilitation framework for knee injuries and compares its outcomes against general orthopedic protocols and the FIFA 11+ protocol. The fencing-specific framework is divided into four progressive phases: acute protection, strength restoration, dynamic stability, and return-to-sport reconditioning. Integration of sport-specific biomechanics, psychological readiness assessment, and data-driven monitoring into this framework yielded superior rehabilitation outcomes. Compared to general and FIFA 11+ protocols, the fencing-tailored approach shortened recovery time, enhanced neuromuscular control, and better restored athletes’ competitive readiness. These findings emphasize the necessity of designing rehabilitation protocols based on fencing’s unique demands, providing a practical model for clinicians, coaches, and sports organizations to improve fencers’ health and maintain their competitive performance.

Keywords:

Fencing, knee injury, rehabilitation, ACL, sport-specific training

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Shi,J. (2025). Construction of Sports Rehabilitation Intervention Program for Knee Injuries in Fencing Athletes. Theoretical and Natural Science,137,46-51.

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