Knee Keeper
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
What is an ACL tear?
The anterior cruciate ligament controls the forward motion and rotation of the tibia.
Mechanism of Injury
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Sudden stop or change in direction
Symptoms of Injury
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Audible "pop" upon injury
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Swelling
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Weakness and Instability
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Loss of Range of Motion
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Pain
Courses of Action
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ACL Reconstructive Surgery
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Rehabilitation
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ACL Injury Facts
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ACL Post-Reconstruction Surgery
Two Phases of Recovery
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Acute Phase (3-6 weeks)​
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Focuses on reducing inflammation/pain and increasing range of motion​
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Functional Phase (6+ weeks)
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Focuses on improving muscle strength and stability in the post-sugerical knee and leg ​
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Cyrotherapy & Compression Benefits
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Alleviates pain and decreases edema during the healing process
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Immediately post-operation improves pain and range of motion when used in 20 minute sessions
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Using compression in conjunction with cyrotherapy helps minimize edema
Vibration
Research has shown that vibration may cause electrical and mechanical stimulation leading to a faster and more complete proprioceptive recovery (Brunetti et al 2006)