Knee Injuries
A 22-year-old female soccer player is 6 months post ACL reconstruction using hamstring autograft. She has achieved full range of motion, minimal effusion, and good quadriceps strength. She is eager to return to competitive sport. The physiotherapist and surgeon discuss return-to-sport criteria and ongoing rehabilitation goals. Regarding ACL rehabilitation principles:
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
ACL graft healing occurs in phases: early (0-6 weeks - graft incorporation, protect graft), prolifer...
Early rehabilitation (0-6 weeks) focuses on: reducing effusion, achieving full extension (critical -...
Return to sport at 4 months is standard; graft is strongest at 6 weeks; flexion is more important th...
Return-to-sport criteria should include: time (minimum 9-12 months), limb symmetry index greater tha...
Re-rupture rates are highest in athletes returning to pivoting sports before 9 months (risk is 7-fol...
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option