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Treatments could include:
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Elevation of Leg
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Bed Rest
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Avoid Strenuous Physical Activity
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Use of Leg Braces
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An ACL injury should be treated with: A splintElevating the joint (above the level of the heart)IcePain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen)Do not play again until you have been evaluated and treated. Some people...
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease.Organized physical therapy began during Wo...
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system.The purpose of chest phys...
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Coworkers may include physical therapists, other health care and rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapy aides also work with PTAs; aides perform a more limited range of functions, albeit similar, along with clerical, maintenance, and other...
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a band of tough, fibrous tissue that stabilizes the knee. Injuries to the ACL are very common, especially among athletes. Treatment for your injury may or may not involve surgery. Treatment depends on the severity of the injury and how active you hope to be in the future. Your healthcare provider can discuss your treatment options with you.
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ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace the ligament in the center of your knee with a new ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) keeps your shin bone(tibia) in place.
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Proper fitting helps you use your crutches safely. When fitting crutches, stand up straight and wear the shoes you will normally use to walk.
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When you have an injured leg or foot, you need to keep weight off it. Crutches can help with this.
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When climbing up and down steps, remember this rule: Up with the good (unaffected leg) and down with the bad (affected leg).
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Use a weight-bearing gait when you are told that you can put some weight on your leg as it heals.
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A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to prevent pain and further injury.The purpose of a splint is to protect a wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. It is important to check fo...
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Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain, swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slowing the metabolism. Sponge baths, cold compresses, and cold packs are all wet cool...
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Cooling or cold treatments are used to decrease pain, minimize swelling, and slow the inflammatory response secondary to injury(usually acute). Cold treatments slow the local physiological activity of the tissues, decrease nerve transmission, and ...
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Detailed information on whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury
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