rehabilitation protocol for (ACL RECONSTRUCTION) OPEN VS ARTHROSCOPIC
ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace a torn anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — a major ligament in your knee. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as soccer, football, basketball and volleyball. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that attach one bone to another […]
rEHABILITATION PROTOCOL FOR TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT (tKA)
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT!!!Phase 1:Upto 2-3 weeks post- surgery : *Patient education:pain science, pain management, the importance of home excersices, setting rehabilitation goals and expectations.*Achieve active and passive knee flexion to 90 degrees and full knee extension.*Keep passive knee flexion range of motion testing to less than 90 degress in the first two weeks to protect […]
