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Complete ACL tear
Hi,
I'm suffering from complete acl tear since one month.Im undergoing physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
I'm able to walk with knee brace..now comes a weird question..I planned for a small trek in himalayas (4kms a day) for 3 days..I have the confidence to do it with hinged knee brace..But I need the suggestion from you what precautions to be taken..Or will I do more damage in walking continusly for 3 days.
Please suggest me..I'm planning reconstruction surgery after a month
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Avoid sitting Cross legged.
Avoid Squatting-
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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Dr. Anand Halyal
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KNEE BRACE SHOULD BE FINE AS OF NOW, AS YOU HAVE ALREADY PLANNED FOR YOUR TREK...
BE CAREFUL ON UNEVEN SURFACES.
GET IT OPERATED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT FURTHER COMPLICATIONS
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