Knee injuries, especially the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, are a potentially devastating problem among athletes and impose substantial time loss in a player’s career and financial burdens on athletes’ families and the healthcare system. In this blog we intend inform about exercises for ACL recovery as well.
ACL INJURY STATISTICS:-
This study of level 4 evidence conducted on Indian athletes revealed that ACL injuries compromised 86.5% of all the knee injuries. (1)
WHAT IS ACL INJURY?
ACL is one of the central knee ligaments which is responsible for maintaining the knee stable during various activities. The ligament may be completely torn, partially torn, or avulsed from its origin or insertion. The ACL is the primary restraint to excessive anterior translation and rotation of the tibia on the femur. (4) It is one of the most common injuries worldwide, which usually may occur along with other structures in the knee.
CAUSES OF ACL INJURY
This injury may occur while playing sports like football, rugby, cricket, kabaddi, basketball, and handball or may occur due to trauma. The incidence rate is higher in women compared to men, the reason being wider pelvis, hormonal changes, and weak neuromuscular co-ordination issues. (1) Complete ACL disruption typically results in dynamic knee instability or the inability to respond to quick changes in position. (4)
ACL ligament exercises are usually based on all these points which are guided by our expert physiotherapist. we recommend you to sign up for physio for ACL tear with us for the best results
ACL INJURY MECHANISM:-
The mechanism by which an ACL injury or a tear can occur can be traumatic or non-traumatic. Nontraumatic mechanism is faulty landing from a jump, sudden turns, and sudden stops while sprinting. Traumatic could be tackled from fellow players or accidents.
Figure 2 Faulty jump landing.
other than the mechanisms, it is important to look into Movement factors increasing susceptibility to ACL Injuries.