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The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of on neuromuscular function across subjective outcomes, limb symmetry, strength and dynamic balance in ACLR patients. Following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO), 7 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were identified from PubMed\/EMBASE\/MEDLINE\/CENTRAL\/Scopus\/Web of Science (up to June 2025). Random-effects meta-analyses synthesised standardised mean differences (SMDs) or mean differences (MDs) for the key outcomes. Evidence certainty was assessed using GRADE. A total of 267 patients were included across studies. Plyometric training significantly enhanced quadriceps strength (Peak Torque: 12.06; 3.65\u201320.57) and overall LSI gains were clinically marginal (8.2%; 0.51\u201315.89). Subjective function showed inconsistent effects, with benefits linked to longer training duration (\u03b2 = 0.78) and athletic populations (\u03b2 = 0.65). Dynamic balance demonstrated no significant overall effect (2.90; \u22121.88\u20137.67). 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