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… Overview After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury , you lose leg strength and motion and … to have surgery for your ACL injury or not. Exercises to regain muscle strength and knee …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? 1 Get the … Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have ACL surgery followed by a physical …
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… Overview An ACL tear in children is often treated with … to being as active as they were before the injury. Surgery may also prevent other … the risk of an injury to the growing bone. Treatment without surgery includes …
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… Basics What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, … crutches or a knee immobilizer. You will have exercises and training (rehab) or surgery. If …
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… on preventing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries has focused on women: women … place year-round. Strength and stretching exercises in the off season will help … Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make stretching part of your warm-up …
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… Surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can help you stabilize your knee … Surgery that's done right away after the injury has been linked with increased fibrous … footnote 1 Many experts recommend starting exercises to increase range of motion and …
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… Learning Center Learn about disease and injury prevention Knowing how to take care of … Your Baby Prevent Medical Errors Preventing ACL Injuries Preventing Bee Stings Preventing … Falls in the Hospital Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance Preventing …
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… Rehabilitation (rehab) is needed after most ACL injuries , with or without surgery. It'll … your physical fitness, and the extent of your injury. A rehab program should include exercises for: Flexibility. Strength. …
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… Overview Flexibility exercises can help you keep your range of … on your belly. People with a spinal cord injury who are sitting most of the time can … muscles yourself because of a spinal cord injury, you can do passive stretching. This …
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… Overview Sensual exercises may help you enjoy sexual intimacy … and find satisfaction after a spinal cord injury. You may find that your old methods of … gives both of you pleasure. Your level of injury will probably affect what you can do. …
