Title: Grade – III ACL Tear with Conservative Physiotherapy –An Evidence Based Study

Authors: Dr S.S.Subramanian, Mrs.S.J.Kanimozhiselvi, Mr. Dinesh .S, Mr. Madhankumar .R

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i1.58

Abstract

Introduction: Incidence of ACL injuries have become common conservative management with physiotherapy were recorded with good prognosis

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze core strengthening and kinematic exercises using WOMAC scale.

Materials and Methodology: 34 year male with ACL tear was treated with core and kinematic chain exercise from October to 10.12.17 with thrice a week frequency.

Results: Results of pre and post WOMAC score were statistically analyzed showing P<.01.

Conclusion: ACL conservatively treated with due physiotherapeutic means has shown good QOL on this  study subject was the main outcome. 

Keywords: ACL – Anterior Cruciate  Ligament,  Core strengthening , Kinematic exercises,  WOMAC  - Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index,  BMI – Body Mass Index, ROM – Range Of Motion.

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Corresponding Author

Dr S.S.Subramanian

M.P.T (Orthopaedics), M.S (Education), M. Phil (Education), Ph.D (Physiotherapy)

The Principal, Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy, Chennai – 100

Affiliated To (Bharath) University, BIHER, Chennai – 73

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