ACL Tear
One of the most common problems involving the knee joint is an anterior cruciate ligament injury or ACL tear. Of the four major knee ligaments of the knee, an ACL injury or rupture is the most debilitating knee ligament injury.
What Causes an ACL Tear?
An ACL tear is usually a sports-related knee injury. About 80% of sports-related ACL tears are caused from non-contact injuries. This means that the injury occurs without the contact of another player, such as a tackle or direct hit.
An ACL tear usually occur when pivoting, turning or landing from a jump. Your knee will give-out from under you if you tear your ACL.
Female athletes and sports women are known to have a higher risk of ACL tears while participating in competitive sports. Unfortunately, understanding why women are more prone to ACL injury is unclear. It is often a combination of biomechanical, strength and hormones that increase the risk of ACL tears in female athletes.
Sports such as football, soccer, rugby, netball, touch, basketball, tennis, volleyball, hockey, dance, gymnastics etc are high demand sports which you need your ACL to be intact for. You may be able to function in your normal daily activities without a normal ACL.
When an ACL tears patients often hear a “pop” in their knee, and the knee usually gives-out from under them. ACL tears cause significant knee swelling and pain.
How is an ACL Injury Diagnosed?
Your City Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic physiotherapist can look for signs of ACL ligament instability. These special ACL tests place stress on the anterior cruciate ligament, and can detect an ACL rupture. Your physio may refer you for scans to confirm degree of tear or refer you to your doctor to discuss surgical repair.
Rehab of your ACL
After an ACL injury, regardless of whether you choose to have surgery or not, it will be very important to undergo a specific rehab programme of strengthening and gradual return to exercise after a period of rest from physical activity. This will be different from person to person and an individual assessment and programme will be given by your physiotherapist.
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