Anterior cruciate ligament injuries & its physiotherapy treatment (part-2)
Importance of ACL ACL is a key structure in the knee joint kinematics as it resists tibial translation & rotational loads. Almost 85% of total restraining force of anterior translation is provided by ACL, and it also prevents excessive medial and lateral rotation tibia, as well as Varus and valgus stresses. It also has a primary role in proprioceptive function because of the mechanoreceptors in the it. As a consequence of its complex role in the kinematics of the knee, when an ACL injury occurs there are both clinical signs and subjective instability and therefore a comprehensive rehabilitation programe is needed. ACL injury is relatively common knee injuries among athletes and females as we discussed in the previous blog. Injury can range from mild (small tears, grade 1) to severe (complete ligament tear, grade 3) When ACL has complete rupture and there are clinical and subjective signs of instability, a surgical reconstruction is needed. ACL rehabilitation is for bo...