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| exercises for a sprained knee: Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal from Injury Tom Walters, Glen Cordoza, 2023-04-11 Recover from injuries and put a stop to pain with this step-by-step guide In his new book, Rebab Science, renowned orthopedic physical therapist Tom Walters shows you how to take back the power to heal. He explains how to understand and identify pain and injury, how to treat common issues to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and more, and how to end chronic pain for good. Our current healthcare model, with its emphasis on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of those symptoms, can be frustrating, especially for people with ongoing pain. Rehab Science outlines a new way of thinking about pain and injury with a movement-based system that helps you treat pain and heal from injuries on your own terms. Dr. Walters delivers proven protocols that strengthen the body, improve mobility and movement quality, alleviate pain, ensure full recovery, and keep pain and injury from reoccurring in the future. This book highlights common issues like ankle sprains, tennis elbow, and low back pain and provides protocols for rehabilitating each one step by step and week by week. Find out what you can do to accelerate the phases of healing by using targeted movements and pain-relieving rehab exercises. Full-color photo sequences show how to do each exercise correctly. In Rehab Science, you’ll learn: • How to identify and treat common pains and injuries • Which exercises can prevent pain from returning • How long you should be doing rehab exercises • Major signs and symptoms that may require medical attention • How a diagnosis can factor into recovery • What common X-ray and MRI findings mean • How to program exercises to rehab specific injuries • When you might need to consider surgery • And much, much more |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Unhappy Total Knee Replacement Michael T. Hirschmann, Roland Becker, 2015-09-15 This book addresses the need for improved diagnostic and treatment guidelines for patients in whom total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has had an unsatisfactory outcome. It opens by discussing the basics of TKA and the various causes of failure and pain. Diagnostic aspects are considered in detail, with attention to advances in clinical investigation, laboratory analysis and in particular, imaging techniques. In addition, helpful state of the art diagnostic algorithms are presented. Specific pathology-related treatment options, including conservative approaches and salvage and revision TKA strategies, are then explained, with identification of pitfalls and key points. A series of illustrative cases cover clinical scenarios frequently encountered in daily clinical practice. The evidence-based, clinically focused guidance provided in this book, written by internationally renowned experts, will assist surgeons in achieving the most effective management of these challenging cases. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Meniscus Philippe Beaufils, René Verdonk, 2010-04-28 This guide focuses on the normal meniscal mechanism, body and function. Meniscal pathology and therapy are depicted in detail, followed by a presentation of long-term experience of meniscal transplantation and a look into the future of meniscal surgery. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Clinical Sports Medicine Peter Brukner, Karim Khan, 2002 A reference on clinical sports medicine for practitioners and sports people. It features 56 chapters, of which seven are new to this second edition. This edition also contains over 50 new photographs, and sections on topical issues such as concussion and drugs have been updated. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Knee Fractures Marc Hanschen, Peter Biberthaler, James P. Waddell, 2021-11-30 This book provides a complete overview of the various types of fractures around the knee. Each chapter addresses anatomical key features, surgical procedures, postoperative regimes and complication strategies. International knee experts discuss how to improve osteosynthesis techniques as well as pearls and pitfalls for each type of knee fracture. Current clinical outcomes are included throughout and the authors recommend their preferred therapeutic approach and salvage measures if required. Knee Fractures is an essential, go-to resource for orthopaedic surgeons dealing with the total spectrum of simple and complex knee fractures in daily clinical practice. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Patella Giles R. Scuderi, 1995-02-24 The problems of the patellofemoral joint remain a challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. In spite of many articles in scientific journals, an outstanding monograph, and several excellent textbook chapters, the patella is still an enigma in many respects. The etiology of patellar pain is controversial, and there is no completely satisfying explanation for its cause or its relationship to chondromalacia. Curiously, neither the widespread use of arthroscopy nor the advent of newer diagnostic tests such as CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging have cast much light. Without a better understanding of why patellar disorders occur it is not surprising that there is no consensus on how to fix them. Arthros copy has contributed little except to the patient's psyche. The currently most popular surgical treatment for recurrent dislocation of the patella was first described 50 years ago. One concrete advance, albeit a small one, is a better understanding of the role of anatomical abnormalities and patellofemoral dysplasia in patellar instabilities. It gives me great pleasure that many of the contributors are, like Dr. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: ACL Injuries in Female Athletes Robin West, Brandon Bryant, 2018-12-07 This easy-to-read reference presents a succinct overview of clinically-focused topics covering the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of ACL injuries in the female athlete. Written by two professional team physicians, it provides practical, focused information for orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeons and physicians. - Covers ACL injury risk factors and prevention, including biomechanics, biology, and anatomy of the female athlete. - Discusses graft choices, the biology of healing, rehabilitation and return to play, future options for treatment, and more. - Addresses special considerations such as pediatric ACL and revision ACL. - Consolidates today's available information and experience in this timely area into one convenient resource. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Heal Your Knees Robert L. Klapper, Lynda Huey, 2004-07-25 Put an end to knee pain! An esteemed surgeon and a water therapy expert team up to tell you the essentials about your knees, how to get them back into shape, and how to prevent further pain and injury. Through careful explanation, they examine each part of the healing process—from basic function to long-term exercises—guiding you to a pain-free life. With detailed information on a variety of healing options, you will learn how to make the right decisions for your knees, understand when and why surgery is appropriate, and how simple exercise in your living room and in the pool can speed the post-surgical healing process. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee Gregory C. Fanelli, 2012-08-16 The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee: A Practical Guide to Management includes the most developed knowledge needed to successfully diagnose and treat knee ligament injuries. This thorough work presents anterior and posterior cruciate and collateral ligament anatomy and biomechanics along with non-invasive methods for diagnosing the extent of injury, such as radiographic and arthroscopic evaluation. Various injuries are discussed in addition to useful treatment techniques, including arthroscopic reconstruction, posterolateral and posteromedial corner injury and treatment, assessment and treatment of vascular injuries, assessment and treatment of nerve injuries, rehabilitation, and post-operative results. Each of these clearly written chapters is accompanied by a wealth of line drawings and photographs that demonstrate both the surgical and non-surgical approaches to examination and treatment. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Patellofemoral Joint James M. Fox, Wilson Del Pizzo, 1993 |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Fix My Knee George Demirakos, 2017-09-28 Our knees take a beating on a daily basis, even if all we ever do is sit and walk. As one of the most used and abused joints, it's a hotspot for pain, strain, and injury. This book helps readers better understand how the knee works, how to prevent injury and strain, and how to treat it if and when the knee is in need. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Treating Ankle Sprains and Strains Ben Shatto, 2017-09-26 HAVE YOU EVER INJURED YOUR ANKLE AND ICED IT LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO, AND THEN LATER DOWN THE ROAD YOU RE-INJURE IT YET AGAIN? Yes! Ankle sprains and strains are a common everyday occurrence and even the mildest of sprains can temporarily affect your training and mobility. A sprain/strain can lead to chronic issues and loss of performance later in life when not properly cared for and managed. Severe cases can lead to lengthy rehabilitation and even surgery. Icing alone won't heal the injury over time, and then the doctor bills start to add up as you seek help. With the cost of healthcare on the rise and no sign of that trend improving, it's even more necessary to learn how to safely self-treat and manage common musculoskeletal and mobility related conditions. How about a better way to safely self-treat and manage an ankle sprain/strain? When you can confidently self-treat, you can limit pain levels, return to activity faster, prevent reoccurrences, and save money! In Treating Ankle Sprains and Strains, you will learn how to confidently self-treat in order to resume your training and normal activities without the risk of additional damage, injury or re-injury. I will walk you through the treatment plan on how to rehabilitate your ankle by beginning with the acute phase of rehabilitation through the intermediate (sub-acute) phase of rehabilitation and concluding with a return to full activity and sport. In this step-by-step rehabilitation guide (complete with photos and detailed exercise descriptions), you will discover how to implement prevention and rehabilitation strategies so that you can safely return to activity. Let's get started! |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Gregory C. Fanelli, MD, 2015-02-27 Now in a revised and expanded second edition including ten new chapters, this classic text on the diagnosis and management of posterior cruciate ligament injuries represents the state of the art. Comprehensive and used-friendly, the book covers PCL anatomy and biomechanics, diagnosis and evaluation, and both surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies. Surgical chapters discuss graft selection and open and arthroscopic techniques, including both primary and revision surgery and combined reconstruction with other knee ligaments. New chapters illustrate cutting-edge and advanced surgical techniques in reconstruction and primary repair, articular cartilage resurfacing and meniscus transplant in the PCL injured knee, mechanical graft tensioning, the role of osteotomy, treatment of PCL injuries in children, results of treatment and outcomes data in PCL injuries, clinical case studies, and the editor’s experience chapter based on 24 years of treating PCL injuries. Complications, bracing and rehabilitation round out the presentation. Written and edited by leaders in the management of injuries to the knee, this will be an invaluable text for orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine practitioners alike. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Athletic Training Methods David Madison Bullock, 1925 |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Yin Yoga Kassandra Reinhardt, 2018-01-04 Stretch the mindful way with this all-encompassing guide to Yin Yoga. In today's fast-paced world it's easy to lose the balance in our lives and the connection with our bodies. DK believes it's time to change that! Yin Yoga offers a remedy to the stress and hustle of everyday life. Heard of the term but don't know where to begin? No worries, we've got you covered! The same way that Yin balances Yang in ancient philosophies, the slower yin-style yoga featured in this yoga book offers an alternative to the faster more active forms of yoga. Instead, Yin yoga concentrates on holding and breathing through floor-based poses, awarding you with the time and space to clear both your mind and body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 50 poses focusing on specific areas of the body -Each yoga pose is demonstrated with photographic step-by-step detail -20 sequences linking the poses, tailored to your physical and emotional targets -Introductory spreads covering the basic techniques behind Yin Yoga The first full-coloured step-by-step Yin yoga book on the market, this all-encompassing yoga guide is a must-have volume for individuals seeking a mindful and meditative approach to their yoga practice, as well as beginners and older yoga practitioners who are looking to adopt a slower-paced approach to yoga. You can explore gentle variations to much-loved yoga poses, from the comfort of your own home. Every exercise utilises the essential elements of Yin yoga to ensure you can gain all the physical and mental benefits, and will also allow you to perform all 20 sequences, which combine over 50 different poses into one singular experience and focus on specific health benefits each pose has on your body. For years, books on yoga have asked readers to bend over backwards (literally!) to conform to their physical demands. At DK, we believe it's time to change that! Why not allow for readers to demand that yoga conform to their individual needs instead? This is gentle yoga for the mind, body and soul. A must-have volume for those who want to take up Yoga but don't know where to begin, or simply those seeking to start a gentle low-impact exercise whilst encouraging mindfulness, Yin Yoga can be tailored to your individual fitness needs, so you make the most out of your poses! Why not stretch yourself, literally, this New Year and try something new? Perhaps your mind, body and soul will thank you! |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Total Knee Arthroplasty James Alan Rand, 1993 This comprehensive reference on total knee arthroplasty describes all surgical techniques and prosthetic designs for primary and revision arthroplasty, discusses every aspect of patient selection, preoperative planning, and intraoperative and postoperative care. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Quick Questions in Ankle Sprains Patrick McKeon, Erik Wikstrom, 2024-06-01 Are you looking for concise, practical answers to questions that are often left unanswered by traditional sports medicine references? Are you seeking brief, up-to-date, expert advice for common issues that can be encountered when working with athletes? Quick Questions in Ankle Sprains: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine provides a unique format of concise and to the point responses with clinical application, backed by the latest research on sports-related ankle sprains among athletes. Drs. Patrick O. McKeon and Erik A. Wikstrom and their contributors present 39 common clinical questions regarding the prevention, assessment, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of ankle sprains. Co-published with the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Quick Questions in Ankle Sprains: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine provides concise answers to 39 frequently asked clinical questions. Written in a conversational tone, the authors of the individual questions represent a variety of different backgrounds and are experts in their respective field. The variety of questions and brevity of responses will make this a book that is easy to read and reference at the point of care. Some sample sections and questions include: Risk and reduction of ankle sprains What effect does prophylactic bracing and/or taping have on reducing lateral ankle sprain risk? Diagnosis What are the most useful clinical tests to accurately diagnose syndesmotic and medial ankle sprains? Treatment and rehabilitation To what extent should I use manual therapies to treat ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability? Surgical considerations When should I refer my patient with an ankle problem to an orthopedic surgeon? Quick Questions in Ankle Sprains: Expert Advice in Sports Medicine is the perfect at-your-side resource for the athletic trainer, team physician, or sports medicine clinician looking for practical answers to sports-related ankle sprain questions. The concise and conversational tone allows the reader to readily apply the information into their everyday practice. Other books in the Series Include: Quick Questions in Heat-Related Illness and Hydration Quick Questions in Sports-Related Concussion Quick Questions in the Shoulder |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Essentials in Hip and Ankle Carlos Suarez-Ahedo, Anell Olivos-Meza, Arie M. Rijke, 2020-07-29 Each chapter of this book covers physical examination, imaging, differential diagnoses, and treatment. For each diagnosis, the book sets out the typical presentation, options for non-operative and operative management, and expected outcomes. Each chapter is concise enough to be read easily. Users can read the text from cover to cover to gain a general foundation of knowledge. Practical and user-friendly, Essentials in Hip and Ankle is the ideal, on-the-spot resource for medical students and practitioners seeking fast facts on diagnosis and management. Its format makes it a perfect quick-reference, and its content breadth covers commonly encountered orthopedic problems in practice. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Complex Knee Ligament Injuries Fabrizio Margheritini, João Espregueira-Mendes, Alberto Gobbi, 2019 This book, featuring a practical hands-on format, describes an up-to-date and comprehensive approach to the management of complex knee injuries. The aim is both to equip practitioners with reliable expert guidance and to foster consensus in a field characterized by continuing debate. Initial response and diagnostic evaluation are explained, surgical techniques appropriate for different injuries are fully documented, and advice is provided on the response to injuries in specific scenarios and patient groups. Emphasis is placed on the vital role of precise diagnosis in establishing the optimal treatment approach, and full account is taken of the implications of the most recent anatomical and biomechanical data. Readers will also find recommendations on controversial topics, including the role of early surgical management, the use of autograft or allograft tissue, and the benefits of reconstruction (as opposed to repair alone) of the fibular collateral ligament and posterolateral corner structures. The authors are leading authorities from around the world with extensive clinical and research expertise in the field of knee dislocations. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Somatics Thomas Hanna, 2004-08-04 When our bodies start to feel stiff, sore, or tired, we often say that we're getting old. But is that really the problem? In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Hanna shows that much of the physical decline associated with aging is not inevitable but avoidable. Building on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais, Hanna's practical program for the mind and body proves once and for all that problems you've always thought of as the symptoms of age--stiffness, bad back, chronic pain, fatigue, and, at times, even high blood pressure--need never occur if you maintain conscious control of your nerves and muscles. He shows how the body can turn a habitual action into an involuntary, destructive pattern called sensory-motor amnesia, and demonstrates a simple but effective method for conquering these habits with sensory-motor awareness. With only a five-minute routine once a day, you can maintain the pleasures of a limber, healthy body indefinitely and escape the confines of age or injury. Practical and easy to use, Somatics is the essential guide to reversing the physical effects of aging--or staving them off before they even begin. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries Roald Bahr, Lars Engebretsen, Robert Laprade, Paul McCrory, Willem Meeuwisse, 2012-06-12 Created in collaboration with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee this exciting new book is a must-have tool for all those involved in assessing and treating the active individual with injuries sustained in sports and physical activity: from primary care and ER physicians to general physical therapists, athletic trainers, nurse practitioners and physician's assistants. Written and edited by an international cast of world-leading experts, the book embraces a problem-oriented approach to guide the reader through the assessment and management of injuries in physical activity. Covering the various body regions and distinguishing between common and rarer injuries, the book follows a trajectory from history taking and physical examination to diagnosis and treatment, providing clear and actionable guidance on management of the most common injuries and disorders. Over 500 beautiful full-color illustrations augment the text, showing readers detailed views of the techniques, procedures and other clinically-relevant information being described. Over the course of the last decade there have been significant developments in our understanding of sports injuries – what they are, how they should be assessed, and how they should be treated. The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries distills these advances into straightforward, practical guidance that clinicians can count on to optimize their care of the physically-active patient. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Treat Your Own Knee Robin McKenzie, 2018 |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries Peggy A. Houglum, 2018-10-30 Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition With Online Video, presents foundational information that instills a thorough understanding of rehabilitative techniques. Updated with the latest in contemporary science and peer-reviewed data, this edition prepares upper-undergraduate and graduate students for everyday practice while serving as a referential cornerstone for experienced rehabilitation clinicians. The text details what is happening in the body, why certain techniques are advantageous, and when certain treatments should be used across rehabilitative time lines. Accompanying online video demonstrates some of the more difficult or unique techniques and can be used in the classroom or in everyday practice. The content featured in Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries aligns with the Board of Certification’s (BOC) accreditation standards and prepares students for the BOC Athletic Trainers’ exam. Author and respected clinician Peggy A. Houglum incorporates more than 40 years of experience in the field to offer evidence-based perspectives, updated theories, and real-world applications. The fourth edition of Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries has been streamlined and restructured for a cleaner presentation of content and easier navigation. Additional updates to this edition include the following: • An emphasis on evidence-based practice encourages the use of current scientific research in treating specific injuries. • Full-color content with updated art provides students with a clearer understanding of complex anatomical and physiological concepts. • 40 video clips highlight therapeutic techniques to enhance comprehension of difficult or unique concepts. • Clinical tips illustrate key points in each chapter to reinforce knowledge retention and allow for quick reference. The unparalleled information throughout Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect contemporary science and the latest research. Part I includes basic concepts to help readers identify and understand common health questions in examination, assessment, mechanics, rehabilitation, and healing. Part II explores exercise parameters and techniques, including range of motion and flexibility, proprioception, muscle strength and endurance, plyometrics, and development. Part III outlines general therapeutic exercise applications such as posture, ambulation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise equipment, and body considerations. Part IV synthesizes the information from the previous segments and describes how to create a rehabilitation program, highlighting special considerations and applications for specific body regions. Featuring more than 830 color photos and more than 330 illustrations, the text clarifies complicated concepts for future and practicing rehabilitation clinicians. Case studies throughout part IV emphasize practical applications and scenarios to give context to challenging concepts. Most chapters also contain Evidence in Rehabilitation sidebars that focus on current peer-reviewed research in the field and include applied uses for evidence-based practice. Additional learning aids have been updated to help readers absorb and apply new content; these include chapter objectives, lab activities, key points, key terms, critical thinking questions, and references. Instructor ancillaries, including a presentation package plus image bank, instructor guide, and test package, will be accessible online. Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fourth Edition, equips readers with comprehensive material to prepare for and support real-world applications and clinical practice. Readers will know what to expect when treating clients, how to apply evidence-based knowledge, and how to develop custom individual programs. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Revision ACL Reconstruction Robert G. Marx, 2013-09-05 Although anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has a high success rate, a substantial number of patients are left with unsatisfactory results. Revision ACL Reconstruction: Indications and Technique provides detailed strategies for planning and executing revision ACL reconstructions. Concise chapters by a leading group of international orthopedic surgeons cover the diagnosis of failed ACL reconstruction, patient evaluation, preoperative planning for revision ACL surgery and complex technical considerations. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Play Forever Kevin R. Stone, 2021-12-14 Why are some octogenarians competitive athletes while others struggle to walk up the stairs? It isn't luck. It's orthopaedic science. If you're tired of doctors telling you that an injury will prevent you from playing the sports you enjoy, you'll love Dr. Kevin R. Stone's Play Forever. All great athletes get injured. Only the best of them use those injuries to come back to their sport better-fitter, faster, and stronger than before. Through Dr. Stone's revolutionary approach to sports medicine, you'll discover how injuries can lead to a lifetime of high-performance fitness and athleticism. Learn how the musculoskeletal system can be repaired through cutting-edge therapies, then honed and strengthened through semiannual fitness tests, preseason education and training programs, and regular in-season tune-ups. Backed by scientific outcome studies on orthopaedic treatments and implants, Play Forever will become your go-to health and fitness source, helping you play the sport you love to age 100 and beyond. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Home Exercise Programs for Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries Ian Wendel, DO, James Wyss, MD, MPT, 2019-10-31 Home Exercise Programs for Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries: The Evidence-Based Guide for Practitioners is designed to assist and guide healthcare professionals in prescribing home exercise programs in an efficient and easy to follow format. With patient handouts that are comprehensive and customizable, this manual is intended for the busy practitioner in any medical specialty who prescribes exercise for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The most central aspect of any therapeutic exercise program is the patient’s ability to perform the exercises effectively and routinely at home. This book is organized by major body regions from neck to foot and covers the breadth of home exercises for problems in each area based on the current literature. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction to the rehabilitation issues surrounding the types of injuries that can occur and general exercise objectives with desired outcomes, followed by a concise review of the specific conditions and a list of recommended exercises. The remainder of the chapter is a visual presentation of the exercises with high-quality photographs and step-by-step instructions for performing them accurately. The most fundamental exercises to the rehabilitation of each specific region are presented first as the essential building blocks, followed then by condition-specific exercises that advance throughout the chapter. Using this section, the healthcare practitioner can provide patients with handouts that require little to no explanation and can customize the program and modify instructions to fit individual patient needs and abilities – with confidence the handouts will be a valuable tool to help patients recover successfully from musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Key Features: Concise evidence-based guide for practitioners who prescribe home exercise programs for musculoskeletal and sports injuries Presents foundational, intermediate, and more advanced exercises for each body region and condition based on the current literature to achieve desired outcomes Highly visual approach with over 400 photographs demonstrating each exercise effectively with step-by-step instructions Each chapter includes evidence-based recommendations and goals for advancement of the exercise program Includes digital access to the ebook for use on most mobile devices and computers |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The ACL Solution Robert G. Marx, MD, Grethe Myklebust, Brian W. Boyle, 2012-06-19 For many athletes, tearing the ACL is a devastating knee injury. InThe ACL Solution, Dr. Robert G. Marx, orthopedic surgeon and world leading authority on ACL injury tells you everything you need to know about how to prevent it or recover if you are already injured. Close to 50 ACL-specific exercises are described by Dr. Myklebust, a physical therapist for the Norwegian national women’s handball, soccer and volleyball teams, and a world-renowned expert on the science of ACL injury prevention. You’ll learn how to better balance your body and strengthen the muscles around your knee to provide greater stability and endurance. Whether you're the parent of active children, a promising young athlete, a coach, or a 40-year-old who lives for his or her weekly basketball league, this book is a must read. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Therapeutic Exercise Michael Higgins, 2011-04-19 Here’s the text that builds a strong foundation in the science of sports medicine, and teaches you to apply that knowledge to the planning, development, and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs for specific dysfunctions for all joints of the body. You’ll begin with an introduction to the science behind rehabilitation and the application of specific techniques. Then, for each joint, guided decision-making, chapter-specific case studies, lab activities and skill performance help you meet all of the competencies for therapeutic exercise required by the NATA. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Will I Ever Dance Again Lisa Howell, 2018-11-30 Far too often dancers avoid getting a diagnosis for a foot injury because they are scared of being made to take time off from the thing that they love most - dance! The truth is that with a little creativity and knowledge of your anatomy, there is a huge amount of classwork you can do which will ensure you heal your injury properly, while improving other areas of your technique.This unique book teaches you everything a dancer or dance teacher needs to know about how to safely continue dance training while also dealing with a foot or ankle injury.This book does not replace the need for guidance of a qualified Medical Practitioner. It is essential to always get a correct diagnosis before commencing any rehabilitation program. However, this book is the perfect tool to help dancers integrate their injury rehab into a safe return to class. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Walk with Ease Arthritis Foundation, 2002 A basic easy guide to creating your own walking fitness plan, including how to get started and stay motivated. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies Mayo Clinic, 2010-10-26 Many common health problems can be treated with simple remedies you can do at home. Even if the steps you take don't cure the problem, they can relieve symptoms and allow you to go about your daily life, or at least help you until you're able to see a doctor. Some remedies, such as changing your diet to deal with heartburn or adapting your home environment to cope with chronic pain, may seem like common sense. You may have questions about when to apply heat or cold to injuries, what helps relieve the itch of an insect bite, or whether certain herbs, vitamins or minerals are really effective against the common cold or insomnia. You'll find these answers and more in Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies. In situations involving your health or the health of your family, the same questions typically arise: What actions can I take that are immediate, safe and effective? When should I contact my doctor? What symptoms signal an emergency? Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies clearly defines these questions with regard to your health concerns and guides you to choose the appropriate and most effective response. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Climb Injury-Free Jared Vagy, 2017-05-12 Ever wonder how to take your climbing to the next level? Has injury prevented you from climbing? Whether you're a professional athlete or a novice climber, ?Climb Injury-Free? is the guide that will take your climbing to the next level. The book utilizes the ?Rock Rehab Pyramid,? the most advanced injury prevention and athletic performance program built specifically for rock climbers. You will learn how to diagnosis, treat and prevent the 10 most common climbing injuries in step-by-step chapters.Learn exclusive injury advice with over 30 profiles from top professional climbers including Adam Ondra, Sasha DiGiulian Sean McColl, Jonathan Siegrist and many more. Now you can utilize the system used by thousands of climbers worldwide and see the results for yourself. Start today on the path to recovery and take your climbing to the next level. Climb on! |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Rotatory Knee Instability Volker Musahl, Jón Karlsson, Ryosuke Kuroda, Stefano Zaffagnini, 2016-09-27 This book is designed to equip the reader with the knowledge and tools required for provision of individualized ACL treatment based on the best available evidence. All major aspects of the assessment of rotatory knee instability are addressed in depth. A historical overview of arthrometers, both invasive and non-invasive, is provided, and newly developed devices for the measurement of rotatory knee laxity are considered. Recent advances with respect to the pivot shift test are explained and evidence offered to support a standardized pivot shift test and non-invasive quantification of the pivot shift. Specific surgical techniques for rotatory laxity are described, with presentation of the experience from several world-renowned centers. In addition, functional rehabilitation and “return to play” are discussed. In keeping with the emphasis on an individualized approach, the book highlights individualization of surgical reconstruction techniques in accordance with the specific injury pattern and grade of rotatory knee laxity as well as the use of individualized rehabilitation techniques. Numerous high-quality images illustrate key points and clear take-home messages are provided. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Marc Safran, MD, James E. Zachazewski, David A. Stone, MD, 2011-09-06 Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients provides step-by-step guidance for your patients to save time and eliminate the risk of miscommunication. Marc Safran and James E. Zachazewski present the combined perspectives of both an orthopaedic sports medicine physician and a physical therapist for a balanced approach to therapeutic practices. The updated second edition covers additional topics so that you stay current and have the best treatment options at your fingertips. You'll have over 300 rehabilitation exercises with detailed drawings and descriptions, all downloadable from www.expertconsult.com. Ensure that your patients comply with therapeutic instructions and recover more quickly from chronic ankle instability, tennis elbow, and more. Access the fully searchable contents on CD, along with all topics printable as PDFs for fast and easy access to the instructions you need. Provide over 300 rehabilitation exercises with detailed drawings and descriptions that are easy for the patient to follow at home. Customize patient handouts with special instructions through an adaptable notes area. Benefit from the perspectives of an orthopedic sports medicine physician and a physical therapist for balanced guidelines for the patient to follow. Stay at the forefront of therapy and practice with coverage of additional new topics-flexor hallucis longus tendonitis, hip labral tear, femoroacetabular impingement, ligamentum teres tear, hip instability, stiff (frozen) shoulder, hip arthroscopy SLAP lesion, Bennett lesion, thrower's shoulder, exercise with a joint replacement (arthroplasty), trochanteric bursitis, and viscosupplementation. Save time in finding the right treatment using an expanded table of contents that references both the common and scientific names of each condition. Help your patients understand instructions thanks to material at a 6th grade reading level for easy comprehension. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Sports Injuries and Prevention Kazuyuki Kanosue, Tetsuya Ogawa, Mako Fukano, Toru Fukubayashi, 2015-07-13 This book presents the incidence of sports-related injuries, the types of injuries specific to particular sports, and the importance of factors such as age and gender. Possible injury mechanisms and risk factors are presented based on an analysis involving recent scientific findings. A variety of sports are included to allow the reader to better generalize the results as well as to apply appropriate procedures to specific sports. The authors have emphasized basic scientific findings to help the reader gain a broad knowledge of sports injuries. The potential audience includes medical doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches and interested parents. This book is expected to play a prominent role in the construction of training programs for both healthy and injured players. The focus on junior athletes will aid in their education, injury prevention and increased performance. It will also benefit instructors at the junior and senior high school levels. The book is composed of seven parts. In the beginning part, current situations and the general characteristics of sports-related injuries are outlined on the basis of an investigation utilizing statistical data involving a large number of populations. In the following parts, detailed information on the injuries in terms of the types of sports activities, body sites, symptoms and the relationships among these factors are discussed. Part 2, for example, deals with topics on concussion and severe head–neck injuries which occur frequently in rugby and judo. In Parts 3 and 4, as one of the major sports-related injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are discussed. Beginning with the underlying mechanisms as assessed by using the latest measuring techniques, characteristic features of their occurrence are described. Further, Part 4 deals with topics on post-operative (ACL reconstruction) aspects of ACL injuries, especially those related to muscle functions and tendon regeneration in the hamstring muscles. Part 5 deals with muscle strain and focuses particularly on those occurring in the hamstring muscles, as this muscle group is known, as one of the most frequent sites of muscle strain. In Part 6, disorders related to the ankle and foot are introduced. Finally, Part 7 provides information on lower back disorders. Included are detailed mechanisms of their incidence, epidemiology and implications for their prevention. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The ACL-Deficient Knee Vicente Sanchis-Alfonso, Joan Carles Monllau, 2012-12-18 This book approaches the ACL deficient knee from a different perspective than those of the previous classical ways. The common approach is the analysis of closed compartments; anatomy, biomechanics, physical findings, imaging, surgical treatment and rehabilitation. The approach of this book is completely opposite, focusing on questions, controversies, problem analyses and problem solving, besides analyzing the possibility of prevention. Therefore, in each chapter, the biomechanics, anatomy, and other areas that are relevant to the topic are reviewed. There are chapters where highly specialized surgical techniques are presented (acute ACL repair, double bundle reconstruction, chondral lesions treatment or meniscal transplant). These chapters are written by internationally renowned specialists that are pioneers in the topic analyzed. Another interesting aspect of this book are the step by step surgical techniques videos, that will allow a knee specialist to perform the technique presented by the author. Moreover, the videos will include anatomy and physical therapy techniques. |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Knee Ligaments Dale M. Daniel, Wayne H. Akeson, John Joseph O'Connor, 1990 |
| exercises for a sprained knee: DeLee & Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Jesse DeLee, David Drez, Mark D. Miller, 2010 |
| exercises for a sprained knee: The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor, Third Edition, Hardcopy Pierre Rouzier, 2017-08 The Sports Medicine Patient Advisor contains easy to copy educational handouts to be given to patients. Patients appreciate learning about their sports injuries/problems and benefit from a home rehab program that tells them when they can return to their sport/activity. This book will improve patient satisfaction, compliance and return to action! |
| exercises for a sprained knee: Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant Jacqueline Kopack, Karen Cascardi, 2024-06-01 Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is a textbook that provides PTA educators, students, and practicing clinicians with a guide to the application of therapeutic exercise across the continuum of care. Written by 2 seasoned clinicians with more than 40 years of combined PTA education experience, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on developing the learner’s ability to create effective therapeutic exercise programs, as well as to safely and appropriately monitor and progress the patient within the physical therapy plan of care. The content is written in a style conducive to a new learner developing comprehension, while still providing adequate depth as well as access to newer research. Included in Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant are: • Indications, contraindications, and red flags associated with various exercise interventions • Documentation tips • Easy-to-follow tables to aid in understanding comprehensive treatment guidelines across the phases of rehabilitation • Eye on the Research sections throughout the text dedicated to current research and evidence-based practices Also included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom, consisting of PowerPoint slides and an Instructor’s Manual (complete with review questions and quizzes). Created specifically to meet the educational needs of PTA students, faculty, and clinicians, Principles of Therapeutic Exercise for the Physical Therapist Assistant is an exceptional, up-to-date guidebook that encompasses the principles of therapeutic science across the entire continuum of care. |
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straighten your knee pushing the back of your thigh onto the towel and lift your heel as high as you can without lifting your knee and without pain hold for 5 seconds x 10 4- Knee extension …
