20 pt 30 pt 40 pt 50 pt 10 pt 20 pt 30 pt 40 pt 50 pt 10 pt 20 pt 30 pt 40 pt 50 pt 10 pt 20 pt 30 pt 40 pt 50 pt 10 pt 20 pt 30 pt 40 pt 50 pt 10 pt What is ACL What is LCL What is PCL What is MCl What is Common exercises
What does ACL stand for?
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
What does the ACL do?
The cruciate ligaments in your knee joints crisscross to give you stability on your feet.
How is the ACL often torn
People often tear the ACL by changing direction rapidly, slowing down from running or landing from a jump.
Is the ligament often torn by males or females the most?
Females
What sports are associated with this injury
Basketball, skiing, soccer and football are among the most common sports associated with this injury.
What does LCL stand for?
Lateral Collateral Ligament
What is the LCL
A complete or partial tear of the LCL usually occurs when you receive a blow to the inside of your knee, causing it to stretch beyond its normal range of motion.
What sport is this ligament more likely to tear?
Football, Wrestling, and Soccer
Do you Think that this injury feels good when injured?
OF COURSE NOT!!!!!!!!
What is the PCL Stand for?
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
What is the PCL
Prevents posterior tibial displacement on the femur or anterior femoral displacement on a fixed lower leg
How is the PCL often torn?
A complete or partial tear of the PCL usually occurs when your knee is severely twisted beyond its normal range of motion or from a direct frontal blow to the tibia
Is it automatic to have surgery for this specific tear
No
What is the goal for rehabilitation
The goals of rehabilitation are to restore range of motion and to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, which help stabilize the knee
What does MCL stand for
Medial Collateral Ligament
What is the MCL
A ligament is made of tough fibrous material and functions to control excessive motion by limiting joint mobility.
What is the common cause of this injury
The most common cause of this injury is a blow to the outside of the knee, which stresses the medial structures
What are symptoms of this injury
Excessive pain and swelling
What is the treatment for this injury
Resting from activity, icing the injury, and some anti-inflammatory medications will usually be all the treatment that is needed.icing the injuryanti-inflammatory medications
What is the common exercise for flexion of the knee?
Wall sits 3 sets of 20secs
What is the common exercise for quad strength?
Straight Leg Raise -- Knee Extension Raise
what is the common exercise for calf strength?
Leg raises
What does R.I.C.E stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate
How long are you supposed to ice the injury
Every 20 mins
How do you prevent this injury from happening?
Training and conditioning should be a year-round program. Skill drills and strength and flexibility exercises will enhance balance and coordination so you will be ready when the season starts.