ACL Tear
Definition:
A discontinuity of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee.
Symptoms- Knee instability
- Knee swelling
- Severe pain when bending the knee
Causes- Most common in high impact sports
- Knee hyperextension
- The lower leg is forced forward in relation to the upper leg
- Direct impact from the front of the thigh while the lower leg is in a stable position
Treatment- Possible surgical intervention
- Cryotherapy
- Progressing to knee ROM and strengthening exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
ACL Tear Phase I
- Post Surgical Ice Protocol
- Heel Slides
- Patella Mobilization
- Vmo Sets 30 60 90
- Passive Knee Extension
- Sit Up Squat
- Weight Shifts
- Step Throughs
- Stationary Bike
ACL Tear Phase II
- Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
- Step Overs
- Step Downs
- Backwards Step Ups
- Single Leg Bridge
- Straight Leg Bridge
- Lunge Matrix
ACL Tear Phase III
- Step Overs
- Lunge Matrix
- Speed Skaters
- Single Leg Sit Up Squat
- 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
- Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
- Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
- Single Leg Tuck Jump
