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Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are prevalent among athletes and pose a considerable threat to their careers. While ACLR remains the primary therapeutic intervention for such injuries, the assessment of postoperative rehabilitation still encounters significant challenges. Traditional assessment methods are limited by subjectivity and the absence of quantitative data. Mechanical quantitative techniques present a novel approach, offering objective and precise quantitative metrics for knee functional rehabilitation through the analysis of soft tissue mechanical properties. Methods: An observational methodology will be employed to gather clinical data from patients with ACL injuries. A soft tissue mechanical quantitative measurement device will be utilized for knee functional assessment. The anticipated sample size is 66 cases, with inclusion criteria encompassing specific age ranges, injury durations, and other pertinent factors. Exclusion criteria will exclude participants with other injuries or diseases that may impact rehabilitation. The assessment protocol will consist of traditional knee functional assessments, including knee muscle strength, range of motion, and Lysholm scores, as well as mechanical quantitative assessments of the quadriceps and hamstrings. Blinding: Due to the inherent challenges in clinical controlled trials, a strict double-blind design is infeasible. Therefore, participants will be aware of their group assignments, whereas assessors will remain blinded to the specific research objectives and group allocations. Data entry and statistical grouping will be managed by independent personnel. Statistical Analysis: Data analysis is conducted using SPSS 20.0 software. Categorical data are represented as frequencies (percentages), with intergroup comparisons made using chi-square tests or exact probability methods; continuous data are represented as means\u2009\u00b1\u2009standard deviations, with intergroup comparisons made using t-tests, analysis of variance, or rank sum tests, and correlation analysis is performed using Spearman\u2019s correlation coefficient. A P-value &lt;0.05 is considered statistically significant. Expected Results: Firstly, It is anticipated that there will be a significant correlation between the assessment results of mechanical quantitative techniques and traditional functional assessment methods. This will validate the reliability of mechanical quantitative techniques and facilitate their complementary use alongside traditional assessment methods. Secondly. It is expected that this study will develop new scientific measurement tools and methods, mitigating errors associated with subjective judgments and ensuring the objectivity and accuracy of assessment results. 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