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(femur). graft to replace the ligament. Typically, • Activation of quadriceps muscle
Injuries to the ACL can range from the graft is taken from your own body, (thigh muscle).

mild (small tear/sprain) to severe such as the tendon of the kneecap Intermediate Phase (Weeks 9-16)
(complete tear of the ligaments). (patella), or of the hamstrings, or
• Achieve full knee range of motion.
When the ACL has been completely quadriceps. The ligament can also be • Strengthen quadriceps and lower
torn, and there are signs of instability, taken from a decreased donor. leg.
reconstructive surgery is required. How Can Physiotherapy Help? • Balance/Proprioceptive training.
Kristen MacDonell, Mechanism of Injury Rehabilitation begins immediately Late Phase (Weeks 16-24)
MScPT, HBKin The most common mechanism of after surgery. A knee brace may be • Continue strengthening of lower
injury of the ACL is as a result of sudden required to limit certain ranges of leg.

pivoting or changing direction, twisting motion to optimize healing. • Sport speciﬁc strengthening.
Kristen MacDonell, MScPT, HBKin, on a bent knee, or landing awkwardly Rehabilitation can be broken into 3 • Plyometric activities (explosive
is a local registered Physiotherapist from a jump. phases: resistance exercises).
and Owner of MacDonell Family A physiotherapist can perform a Early Phase (Weeks 0-9) • Non-contact sport drills.
Physiotherapy. series of special tests and examinations • Decrease pain. • Continue balance/
Knee-d to Know! Talking: ACL Repair to identify an ACL tear, however the • Reduce swelling. proprioceptive training.
The anterior cruciate ligament gold standard for diagnosis will be • Increase knee range of motion (as As everyone’s situation is unique
(ACL) is a ligament in the center of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). recommended). always consult a registered health
knee that prevents the shin bone (tibia) ACL Reconstruction Surgery • Maintain range of motion of hip and professional to help create a management
from moving forward on the thigh bone ACL reconstruction surgery uses a ankle on surgical side. plan that’s effective and safe for you!

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