ACL Flashcards
When is the ACL most tight/taut?
Knee extension
When is the ACL more lax?
45 degrees flexion
What is the ACL primary functions?(2)
Prevent extension
Limit forward glide
Which third degree sprain has become the most common injury of the knee?
ACL
MOI of contact ACL injury?(4)
Foot planted
Slightly flexed
Direct blow to lateral knee with valves force
MOI of non contact ACL injury?
Usually deceleration or change of direction
Knee is usually in full extension and cause buckling.
S/S of ACL injury?(3)
Pop
Loss of ROM
Pain
What is the main problem following ACL surgery?(2)
Lack of knee extension
Weak quadriceps
For Day 1-7 ____crushes should be used?
2
For Day 8-14____crushes should be used?
1
When should a patient be full weight bearing?
Week 2
How much body weight should be weight bearing during week 1?
50 percent
How much weight should be weight bearing during week 2?
50-75 percent
ROM goal for week 2?
90-100 knee flexion
What exercises are appropriate for 0-2 weeks of ACL reconstruction?
Bump Stretch
Quad Sets
Heel Slides
Leg Raises
What Manual exercises are appropriate for weeks 0-6?
Patella joint moves
What percentage of active knee flexion should be obtained during 0-2 weeks?
0-90
What percentage of knee flexion should be obtained by week 4?
0-120
What percentage of knee flexion should be obtained by week 6?
0-135
When should proprioception be applied?
3-6 weeks
Wen should cardio and single leg squat be applied?
10-12 weeks
wishing the 7-12 weeks time frame
When should plyometric(box jumps and explosive) exercise be applied?
14-16 weeks
Between 13-26 week time frame
When should sports specific exercises be applied?
5 months
During week one post-op, what should the brace be locked to?
0 degrees
After 1 week from post-op the brace should be?
Unlocked for PROM
When should knee flexion be applied?
Phase 2 (Week 4)
When should the brace be unlocked for gait control?
4-6 Weeks
When should the race be unlocked for all activities?
6-8 Weeks
When should the brace be discontinued?
Week 8
