ACL
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Clinics in: Briarcliff Manor – Ardsley – Peekskill – Stamford
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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is an important ligament in your knee that limits excessive internal rotation as well as forward movement of your tibia. It is crucial in providing stability to the knee, especially for those playing sports. ACL sprains and tears are common in sports that involve cutting and pivoting and also contact sports, and can often be associated with other tears, such as MCL or meniscus.
Phase IV (14-24 weeks) Advanced Strength/Running/Plyometrics
1. Develop Speed and Power
2. Continuing to progress advanced/functional strengthening
3. Return to running and jumping
4. Prepare the patient for the demands of your sport.
Phase V (6-10 months) - Return to Sport
1. Similar to Phase IV, but more specific to the individual’s sport demands
2. Sport specific conditioning and movements
3. Agility work to include cutting and pivoting
Phase I (0-2 weeks): Swelling and Pain Management
1. Minimize and Control Swelling/Pain
2. Initiate Quad Activation Exercises
3. Achieve 90 degree’s of knee flexion
4. If meniscus repair performed, can be locked in
extension with more ROM restrictions for up
to 6 weeks
Phase II (2-6 weeks): Mobility
1. Achieve full, pain-free knee motion and a normal, symmetrical walking pattern
2. Begin strength training, proprioception/balance training, and functional activities
3. Introduce bike as tolerated
4. Continue to emphasize quad strength and control
5. Rehab
Phase III (6-14 weeks): Strength
1. Continue Progressing strength and conditioning
2. Increasing exercise tolerance and endurance
3. This phase can last longer depending on how quickly you are able to increase strength
4. Symmetrical Quad size and strength compared to non-surgical side
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