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Torn Ligament - ACL
I slipped from my bike a month ago and banged my right knee which later turned out how to be an ACL tear. I consulted an Orthopaedic doctor as well as an orthopedist doctor and both of them give me me a different prognosis. Now I'm supposed to start physiotherapy sessions how to get my knee back in shape for surgery. I have love major swelling and blood clot in the knee area and I am looking for or a physiotherapist who can be available later in the evening post 8 p.m.
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There are protocols of pre surgery physio. Strenghtening exc are a must. Plz tell me your location.
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till then you may opt for ice pack twice a day
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Chiropractic physiotherapy.
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Just go through pre operative physiotherapy regularly and take physiotherapy sessions seriously which only make your knee strength as earlier it was before surgery.
Preoperative exercises are very simple to perform they are -
Knee isometrics
Vmo strengthening
Limited Rom exercises which patient can perform
Heel press
Straight leg raise and more a physiotherapist can teach you personally pls go through it. It is really helpful.
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If you go through knee acl reconstruction surgery then please follow all exercises which are taught to you
post and pre operative surgery.Physiotherapy is very useful for rehab and back to routine work.
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don't go for massage mobilisation
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Laser physiotherapy treatment will help you
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Dr. Harini Vemuri
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi. ACL rehab is very important for you to get back into shape, and start doing everyday activities comfortably.
There are a lot of Physiotherapists available post 8pm. Where are you located currently?
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