ACL Flashcards

1
Q

When is the ACL most tight/taut?

A

Knee extension

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2
Q

When is the ACL more lax?

A

45 degrees flexion

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3
Q

What is the ACL primary functions?(2)

A

Prevent extension

Limit forward glide

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4
Q

Which third degree sprain has become the most common injury of the knee?

A

ACL

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5
Q

MOI of contact ACL injury?(4)

A

Foot planted
Slightly flexed
Direct blow to lateral knee with valves force

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6
Q

MOI of non contact ACL injury?

A

Usually deceleration or change of direction

Knee is usually in full extension and cause buckling.

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7
Q

S/S of ACL injury?(3)

A

Pop
Loss of ROM
Pain

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8
Q

What is the main problem following ACL surgery?(2)

A

Lack of knee extension

Weak quadriceps

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9
Q

For Day 1-7 ____crushes should be used?

A

2

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10
Q

For Day 8-14____crushes should be used?

A

1

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11
Q

When should a patient be full weight bearing?

A

Week 2

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12
Q

How much body weight should be weight bearing during week 1?

A

50 percent

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13
Q

How much weight should be weight bearing during week 2?

A

50-75 percent

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14
Q

ROM goal for week 2?

A

90-100 knee flexion

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15
Q

What exercises are appropriate for 0-2 weeks of ACL reconstruction?

A

Bump Stretch
Quad Sets
Heel Slides
Leg Raises

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16
Q

What Manual exercises are appropriate for weeks 0-6?

A

Patella joint moves

17
Q

What percentage of active knee flexion should be obtained during 0-2 weeks?

A

0-90

18
Q

What percentage of knee flexion should be obtained by week 4?

A

0-120

19
Q

What percentage of knee flexion should be obtained by week 6?

A

0-135

20
Q

When should proprioception be applied?

A

3-6 weeks

21
Q

Wen should cardio and single leg squat be applied?

A

10-12 weeks

wishing the 7-12 weeks time frame

22
Q

When should plyometric(box jumps and explosive) exercise be applied?

A

14-16 weeks

Between 13-26 week time frame

23
Q

When should sports specific exercises be applied?

A

5 months

24
Q

During week one post-op, what should the brace be locked to?

A

0 degrees

25
Q

After 1 week from post-op the brace should be?

A

Unlocked for PROM

26
Q

When should knee flexion be applied?

A

Phase 2 (Week 4)

27
Q

When should the brace be unlocked for gait control?

A

4-6 Weeks

28
Q

When should the race be unlocked for all activities?

A

6-8 Weeks

29
Q

When should the brace be discontinued?

A

Week 8