The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the effect of the online platform and face-to-face method in delivering pre-operative exercises on perceived pain level, muscle strength, dynamic balance and adherence level. Thirty individuals with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear were randomly assigned to an online platform group (OPG) and a face-to-face group (FFG). OPG was monitored using internet-based media (Google Meet) while the subjects from the FFG was monitored by the researcher and physiotherapist in standard face-to-face method. Both groups were given the same exercise protocol. The data were measured utilizing the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), hand-held dynamometer, Y-balance test and Exercise Adherence Scale (EXAS). An independent t-test was used to analyse perceived pain level while one-way repeated measure was applied for muscle strength, dynamic balance and adherence level. There was a significant difference of the online platform method in deliverin.....

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