Post-Op Knee Rehab Refresh
In this Physical Therapy Products feature, John Gallucci Jr, MS, ATC, PT, DPT, shares updated post-op knee rehabilitation protocols and surgery techniques, including those for a new implant to repair ACL tears.
Category: ACL/MCL Repair
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Non-Opioids Provide Effective Pain Relief After Knee Surgery
A novel opioid-free pain management protocol developed by Henry Ford sports medicine physicians provided the same pain relief for patients as common types of prescription opioids like morphine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone, according to researchers.
ACL/MCL Repair
LatestWhy Don’t ACL Surgeons Focus on Strength and Function Tests?
Patients younger than age 20 years are blowing out their ACL reconstructions at a rate of one in five. One PT points out what surgeons seem to get wrong about return-to-sport decisions.
Try This to Help Prevent Loss of Muscle Strength Post-ACL Reconstruction, Per HSS
Human growth hormone (HGH) may prevent the loss of muscle strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to results from a pilot study conducted by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Michigan.
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Add This to ACL Rehab To Help Improve Physical Therapy Outcomes
People with anterior cruciate ligament injuries can lose up to 40% of the muscle strength in the affected leg–with muscle atrophy remaining a big problem even after ACL reconstruction and physical therapy. Adding eccentric exercises could dramatically increase muscle volume and improve outcomes for patients, according to a University of Michigan study in rats, published in Journal of Athletic Training.
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Are ACL Tears Really More Common in Women?
Yale Medicine experts discuss the athletic injuries that are more common in women, and how to avoid them.
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An ACL Tear is Just a Knee Injury? Think Again
Structural changes occur in the brains of patients who underwent ACL reconstruction. These changes hinder recovery and may contribute to performance deficits and re-injury, according to new research from the University of Michigan (U-M) School of Kinesiology.
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Biodex Releases Redesigned Software for the System 4 Dynamometer
Featuring more intuitive navigation and streamlined function, the newly released Biodex Advantage BX software is designed to work with the Biodex System 4 Dynamometer that helps clinicians return athletes to sport safely.
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Pros vs Amateurs: Who Have the Greater Risk for Post-ACL Arthritis?
There appears to be a greater risk of septic arthritis after ACL reconstruction among professional athletes compared with non-professional athletes, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Researchers Describe ACL Injuries Rise ‘a Ticking Time Bomb’ in Study
Repetitive knee stress and failure to accommodate sufficient rest between periods of strenuous exercise may be key factors behind the rapid rise in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in world sport, suggest researchers from the University of Michigan and Monash University.
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How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Affect the Risk of Meniscus Repair Failure?
The use of platelet-rich plasma therapy can reduce the risk of a second meniscus failure after operation but does not seem to protect patients who have had surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament, according to research presented recently at the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.
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Be Aware of Post-ACL Opioid Use Risk Factors, Researchers Urge
Preoperative opioid use, non-sports related injury, increased age, chronic pulmonary disease and substance abuse are among the strongest risk factors for opioid use after ACL reconstruction, according to study results presented recently at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.
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Athletes May Risk a Second ACL Injury After Return to Sport
Young athletes who do not achieve a 90% score on a battery of tests that measure fitness to return to athletic competition, including quadricep strength, are at increased risk for a second knee injury, according to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.
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Athlete’s Core: 5 Myths Debunked
Dr William C. Meyers discusses five common myths about the athlete’s core. Truly understanding the core involves breaking down these common myths in order to see it with new eyes, he notes.
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ACL Reconstruction May Lead to New Injuries Among Females, Per Study
A higher rate of new ACL injuries and other new knee injuries occurred among female soccer players who underwent ACL reconstruction compared with knee-healthy controls, researchers suggest.
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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy May Protect Against Bone Loss Following ACL Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction patients often face bone and muscle loss immediately following the procedure. Combining blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with traditional rehabilitation efforts may slow bone loss and reduce return to function time, researchers suggest.
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Sports Injury Postsurgery Return to School Estimated in Study
A study presented recently at the AAOS Annual Meeting estimates the average time needed for adolescent and college students to return to school following surgery, and the potential barriers preventing their return.
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Tapping Into Pain: A Product Approach
Therapists can use the evidence base to tap into the tremendous potential of technology to manage pain symptoms. A feature for the February/March 2019 issue of Physical Therapy Products by Ryan McConnell, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT.
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