Knee Ligament Reconstruction Questions

Hi lybrate-user,
firstly, physiotherapy treatment is not just restricted with muscle strengthening, it also corrects the biomechanical changes occurred due to the meniscal tare.
Secondly, its takes eight weeks to develop muscular strength but once the muscle memory is developed, it will take 5-6 months for it be forgotten. Hence, maintenance exercises done ocassionally, can help you to keep up with the strength levels.

Rest prevents further injury and avoids stress on already inflamed tissue.
Put the ankle joint at rest by wearing a brace or splint.
Ice is probably the best treatment.
Ice will counteract the increased blood flow to the injured area.
It will reduce the swelling, redness, and warmth.
Applied soon after the injury, ice will prevent much of the inflammation from happening.
Compression can help keep down swelling. Compression wraps, such as ace bandages, do not provide much ...more

Post surgery, the child needs to take healthy and nutritious foods which are freshly prepared. Include fresh vegetables and fruits in her diet. Follow the protocols adviced post surgery.

Dear lybrate-user can you tell me about your present complaints? About pain score, offending movements.
One thing is very clear full thickness tear will not heal gradually. If your work profile is sitting job then you can manage conservative but shoulder will work in inner range only and you have to take great care about wt bearing positions.

5 do’s & don’ts to reduce your knee pain.
1.Don’t take too much rest- not only your body muscles may become weaker even your joint’s pain may become worse. Take consultation from your physiotherapist to guide you with knee pain exercises which are safe for your knees & keep doing it.
2.Do exercise– exercises help in strengthening the muscles, increase flexibility & also support your knee. You can also do swimming, walking, elliptical machines & bicycles, etc.
3.Don’t avoid your weigh...more

what kind of injury u hv.
go for x ray or mri for diagnosis.
use knee brace and anlgesic gel.
counslt to orthopedics and physiotherpist.

Your physical therapist will recommend specific acl rehab exercises to gain muscle strength and improve your range of motion. As you progress through acl rehab, adding more resistance helps you make a full recovery. Here are some exercises you can do early in your recovery to help make your surgery a success.
1. Quadriceps contractions
lying flat, tighten your thigh muscle with a straight knee until the back of the knee pushes into the bed. Hold for 10 seconds and release. Repeat 10 time...more

Are you diabetic. If so is your blood sugar under control. Follow these dos and don’ts to help your knees feel their best.
1. Don’t rest too much. Too much rest can weaken your muscles, which can worsen joint pain. Find an exercise program that is safe for your knees and stick with it. If you're not sure which motions are safe or how much you can do, talk with your doctor or a physical therapist.
2. Do exercise. Cardio exercises strengthen the muscles that support your knee and incre...more

Prevention is better than cure. So take care and follow the advice of your doctor. You can take symphytum 200 twice daily for 15 days
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Resisted terminal knee extension: make a loop with a piece of elastic tubing by tying a knot in both ends. Close the knot in a door at knee height. Step into the loop with your injured leg so the tubing is around the back of your knee. Lift the other foot off the ground and hold onto a chair for balance, if needed. Bend the knee with tubing about 45 degrees. Slowly straighten your leg, keeping your thigh muscle tight as you do this. Repeat 15 times. Do 2 sets of 15. If you need an easier way to ...more