KNEE
Physiotherapists at The Injury Clinic have an enormous amount of experience working with client’s post a variety of knee operations. Each orthopaedic knee operation is unique to the injury presentation. This means that each rehabilitation program needs to be tailored to each individual with specific goals in mind.
Some common knee operations that we see both pre and post op at the clinic include:
- ACL Reconstruction
- Partial or complete meniscectomy
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscus repair
- Total or partial knee replacement
PRE & POST-OP MANAGEMENT
Prior to surgery, physiotherapy will be centred around improving the tissue capacity of muscles that act on the knee joint, improve joint range of motion and maximise neuromuscular function as much as possible. This is inline with recent evidence that indicates that by completing pre-operative physiotherapy for knee operations, inclusive of ACL reconstruction, clients will significantly improve post operative knee functional outcomes. So if we can kick start your rehab prior to surgery, we can get you back doing the activities you love as soon as possible!
Post operative rehabilitation for orthopaedic knee operations will be specific to each individual. However, generally within the early phases of rehabilitation, our physiotherapists will safely progress to a range of motion and muscle activation exercises, with the aim of getting you back to completing daily functional tasks as soon as possible.
Post the initial phases of rehabilitation, we will then progress a variety of physiological components vital for knee function, including but not limited to: lower limb strength, knee and hip control, and proprioception.
VALD FORCEDECKS
We utilise high performance VALD data to collect accurate objective measurements and actionable insights. This advanced technology allows our physiotherapists and strengthening and conditioning coaches to make more accurate, data-informed decisions. We also use VALD data to track progress over a period of time, which means we can closely monitor progress over time!
Some common VALD measurements we may utilise for rehabilitation post orthopaedic knee surgery:
- Single/double leg isometric mid thigh pull
- Countermovement jump
- Single/double leg hop test
- Isometric knee extension/flexion.
- Drop jump
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METRICS OF THE FORECEDECKS
Learn about the metrics and common tests that you’ll find in your testing sessions
VALD TESTING
Force Plates are large platforms that measure the forces of which we put into the ground when we perform a specific movement or exercise.
ACL RETURN TO SPORT
At The Injury Clinic, we routinely complete comprehensive functional testing to guide our rehabilitation and return to sport with great success
TESTING INDEXES & NORMATIVE VALUES
Assessing performance and asymmetries using our VALD systems is incredibly advantageous in determining areas in need of focus within building programs and progressing through rehab.
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