Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Typical Protocol
| Goal Intervention | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Increase strength, control, and endurance of knee and surrounding musculature to be equal bilaterally | Plyometrics, high velocity isokinetic exercises, agility and running drills, including deceleration and cutting movements in multiple planes, lateral and rotational movements on different surfaces, stair climbing, weight machines, free weights, pulleys, and body weight |
| Continued improvement in proprioception and balance | Balance and coordination exercises on different surfaces, step-ups, BAPS board, mini-tramp activities |
| Return to previous level of functioning | Combination of all activities listed |
What are the criteria for progression into minimum protection phase?
Progress Note 4/22/1997
Patient reports minimal pain during running activities with basketball team. Continue to progress physical therapy with proprioceptive training and plyometrics. Functional testing includes one leg single and triple hop for distance. Patient demonstrates 14% deficit for single hop and 13% deficit for triple hop on the left. Patient is released to play basketball again per orthopedic surgeon.
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