Treating Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Knee Brace

You may need to wear a knee brace while recovering from your knee injury. The brace may also be needed when you return to your sport. This may be needed whether or not you have surgery to reconstruct the ligament.

Surgery

Surgery may be needed to fully restore function of the knee. The decision to have surgery should be made after discussion with your doctor about your athletic needs, age, and associated factors.

Physical Therapy

• Range of motion exercises-The therapist will assist you with moving your knee through its full range of motion. Stretching is a part of this treatment.
• Strengthening exercises-Due to its lack of use, the affected leg muscles will atrophy (shrink) and lose strength. Therapy will help you regain strength in the thigh muscles, especially the quadriceps and hamstrings.