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ACL injury
I am having ACL injury. I don't have much knee pain but having stiffness behind knee if I sit for long time. I want to know that physiotherapy is enough for this or do i need surgery in future?
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Laser physiotherapy treatment best option for you and strength exercise of knee
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This call has to beyond algorithmic calculation it depends a lot on your present functional ability and your future physical activity requirements . Check with the nearest Physio or consult online
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Since it's grade 2 tear you won't be requiring any surgery. But do consult a nearby physiotherapist for better overlook . Physiotherapy will defenetely help you to recover. Since there is joint effusion there will be movement restriction
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do iceing every 4 hourly once to reduce pain and effusion .
start doing knee isometrics and hamstring strtches
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Consult in person with physiotherapist for proper assessment, need to check the ROM and the injury grade, then proper treatment can be suggested.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Your case surgery not required. Physiotherapy treatment will help you in this but it takes time to get complete recovery.
Start Knee Strengthening Exercises
Knee ROM Exercises
Knee Stretching Exercises will help you
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Continue with the Exercises program with consistency can give you good results
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
Start doing knee strengthening exercises for 1 month.physiotherapy will help u as it is grade2.
Mostly u don't need surgery
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Physiotherapy is going to help u. Visit your nearby physio therapy clinic for treatment. Exercises will help u a lot . ( knee strengthening). Avoid sitting on floor or at low heights.
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
You need a proper examination for best treatment and to know the present condition.
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if there is only stiffness and no pain then maybe you don't need to go for surgery .
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isometric quadriceps exercise.
hamstring stretching exercise.
calf muscle stretching exercise.
SLR.
postural care.
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