ACL Prehab/rehab help please

[physiofixme]

Which physio school are you studying at?? I find it hard to believe that you can't access journal articles through the physio school. Are you doing your final year through Otago?? If so where are you based?? Also what texts are you using as recommended reading. There is SO much info out there on ACL rehab that it's almost impossible not to find it. I'd start by logging on to the NZSP website and using their recommendations on journal sites to search (including free ones). I'd then approach one of your tutors if you are having problems accessing relevant information.

It's not going to help you if people like me give you all the answers as you don't learn a thing that way. Sorry!!!! Part of the process of studying however is getting used to accessing information which is something that will stay with you for life as physios are constantly learning and updating their knowledge.

Good luck.

[vaibhav yadav]

sports coach


TRY THIS ONE!!!!

[vaibhav yadav]

o Icing frequently
o Elevating the affected knee
o Using crutches

Some surgeons recommend the use of a brace after ACL surgery. This is controversial, and many surgeons choose not to use a brace at this time.

Another controversial subject is the use of a CPM, or motion machine, after surgery. Again, some surgeons will use the CPM despite a lack of evidence that it helps your recovery.

Weeks 1-2:

Range of motion exercises can begin immediately after surgery. The initial focus is to regain full extension (the ability to fully straighten) of the knee. In general, flexion (ability to bend) is much easier to regain than extension.

Patients will work with physical therapists to work on gait training (walking), gentle strengthening, and aerobic work. I like to get patients on a stationary bicycle as soon as possible after surgery as this improves strength, motion and aerobic activity.

Weeks 3-6:

Work is continued with physical therapy. As motion increases, emphasis is shifted to strengthening. Specifically balance and proprioceptive exercises.

Once normal motion has been achieved, some sport-specific activities can be started. Before beginning these activities, motion must be near normal and the swelling in the knee gone.

Weeks 7-12:
Early sports activities can be started and patients can often begin light jogging, cycling outdoors, and pool workouts. Side-to-side, pivoting sports -- such as basketball, soccer and football -- must be avoided.

Toward the end of this phase, some athletes can begin shuttle runs, lateral shuttles and jumping rope.

Months 4-7:
Continued progression with sports specific activities. This phase of rehabilitation is often the most difficult, because patients may have a knee that "feels" normal, but is not ready for the stresses of some sport activities.
Additional Comment I forgot:
I 'LLL telll u more of it s mslf also student and i hv the same project!!!!!!!!