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Knee ligament laxity if you have problem in your legs then it might be due to ligament laxity where your legs would become very weak due to the old ligament injury and that should be treated immediately. Wear knee cap so that you will feel firm while walking or climbing stairs.
This is a general strain and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists ...more
This is a general strain and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists ...more
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You have to take rest ,apply ice and wear the knee brace which your orthopedic must have advised you. Or else with grade 3 tear usual arthroscopic surgery is advised. But if you are under conservative treatment than strict rest, wear proper brace while walking for adl, apply ice 3-5 times, leg elevation, and ankle toe and static knee exercises daily. Progress physiotherapy as per per orthopedic 's review, it will take minimum 3 months to heal and yes regular progressive physiotherapy rehabilitat...more
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Our knee is supported by several ligaments which help in movement. But what happens if you tear a crucial knee ligament? Tears or 'ruptures' in ligaments of the knee are common in sportsmen and/or accident victims, especially of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Though the ACL is not the only ligament of the knee, it is one of the most crucial to maintain the stability of the knee joint. Any tear of this ligament frequently leads to chronic knee instability. When a tear in this liga...more
Though the ACL is not the only ligament of the knee, it is one of the most crucial to maintain the stability of the knee joint. Any tear of this ligament frequently leads to chronic knee instability. When a tear in this liga...more
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Here are three of the best (and safest) exercises to treat an acl injury when first starting out:
• heel slides involve the extension of the knee without bearing any weight. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs outstretched. Slowly bend the injured knee while sliding your heel across the floor toward you. Slowly slide the foot back into the starting position and repeat 10 times.
• isometric contractions of the quads are also done seated. For this, you would need to sit on the flo...more
• heel slides involve the extension of the knee without bearing any weight. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs outstretched. Slowly bend the injured knee while sliding your heel across the floor toward you. Slowly slide the foot back into the starting position and repeat 10 times.
• isometric contractions of the quads are also done seated. For this, you would need to sit on the flo...more
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Here are three of the best (and safest) exercises to treat an acl injury when first starting out:
•heel slides involve the extension of the knee without bearing any weight. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs outstretched. Slowly bend the injured knee while sliding your heel across the floor toward you. Slowly slide the foot back into the starting position and repeat 10 times.
•isometric contractions of the quads are also done seated. For this, you would need to sit on the floor...more
•heel slides involve the extension of the knee without bearing any weight. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs outstretched. Slowly bend the injured knee while sliding your heel across the floor toward you. Slowly slide the foot back into the starting position and repeat 10 times.
•isometric contractions of the quads are also done seated. For this, you would need to sit on the floor...more
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