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May 9, 2024 · Phase 2: After week 2. Aims – To completely eliminate swelling, regain full mobility, and build on strengthening exercises. By the end of this phase, the athlete may be able to do ‘proper’ cycling or light swimming. Duration – 2 weeks. Apply cold therapy and compression 3 times a day until swelling is eliminated.
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5 days ago · Regaining knee stability post-ACL surgery is essential for preventing re-injury and maximizing performance. In this video, discover four advanced stability e...
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4 days ago · Understand how to assess knee stability with ACL and PCL tests in this quick YouTube short. Learn the techniques used to evaluate these crucial ligaments and...
May 4, 2024 · Treatment for ACL and PCL injuries essentially is the same, but will differ depending on the severity, or grade, of the injury: Grade 1: The ligament is slightly stretched but the knee is stable. Grade 2: The ligament has become loose or is partially torn. Grade 3: There is a complete rupture of the ligament. Depending on the grade, the injury ...
May 6, 2024 · Unlike other ligament injuries, you will not hear a pop, snap, or tear when your PCL is injured. You may not have any signs or symptoms, or you may have any of the following: Sudden swelling or pain at the back of your knee. Pain when you kneel. Knee that gives way, causing a slight limp.
May 14, 2024 · posterior cruciate ligament tears can spontaneously heal and commonly demonstrate fiber continuity on MRI, however, these fibers may heal in a non-functional, lax, elongated position, which can result in knee joint degeneration 7,8. posterior tibial translation on kneeling posterior stress radiographs of >5 mm 9 or >2-3 mm on MRI are signs of ...