Ligamentous Reconstruction

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), Lateral Ankle ligaments, Elbow collateral ligaments

A major concern with these surgeries is protection of the surgical site to allow proper healing. Phases of healing play a significant role in the timing for rehabilitation.

General Interventions:

• Joint specific mobilization/stabilization
• Joint strengthening
• Scar mobilization as needed
• Sport specific training as applicable
• Balance and proprioceptive training as applicable
• Progressive functional challenges
• Functional training and education

General goals for rehabilitation:

• Return to previous level of activity
• Patient education and understanding of healing cycle
• Return to activities of daily living
• Successful return to work