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ACL Injury and Chiropractic

The knee is a hinge joint and stability is provided by the large thigh muscles (the quadriceps and hamstrings), the cartilaginous medial and lateral menisci, the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, and the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The cruciate ligaments are located within the knee joint and provide front-and-back stability to the knee.

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ACL Injury and Chiropractic

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  1. ACL Injury and Chiropractic

  2. Thekneeisahingejointandstabilityisprovidedbythe large thigh muscles (the quadriceps and hamstrings), the cartilaginousmedialandlateralmenisci,the medialandlateralcollateralligaments,andthe anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The cruciate ligamentsarelocatedwithinthekneejointandprovide front-and-back stability to the knee. Specifically, the anteriorcruciateligament(ACL)helpspreventtheshin bone(tibia)fromslidingtoofarforwardwithrespectto the thigh bone (femur). The cruciate ligaments also providerotationalstabilitytotheknee.

  3. The cutting maneuver, in which the foot is planted, the knee is flexed, the thigh is internally rotated, the shin is externallyrotated,andwithsubsequentpowerful contraction of the quadriceps is a position of vulnerability for the knee. Cutting maneuvers are common in sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and lacrosse. Cutting maneuvers may also be utilized in daily life, such as with the need to suddenly bend and twist the lower body.. Sudden, unanticipated cutting maneuvers may result in knee injury. Structures that may be damaged include the medial meniscus, the medial collateral ligament, and the ACL. This complex of injuries is known as O’Donaghue’s triad. If there is significant joint swelling post-injury, it is likelythattheACLhasbeenseverelysprainedandpossibly ruptured.

  4. PreventionofACLinjuriesinvolvesflexibilityroutines andlowerextremitystrengtheningexercises. Flexibilityactivitiesmayincludeyoga,Pilates exercises, and regular stretching of the quadriceps, hamstrings,andcalfmuscles. Lowerextremity strength training includes squats, lunges, quadriceps extension,hamstringcurls,calfraises,andtoeraises. A primary result of an ongoing flexibility and lower extremity strength training program is optimization ofkneeproprioception,thatis,increased neurological activity of the knee joint regarding its positioningin3-dimensionalspace.

  5. Regular chiropractic care provides necessary support for both knee injury prevention programs and postoperative recovery.Bydetectingandcorrectingsourcesof biomechanicaldysfunctionandnerveinterference, regularchiropracticcarehelpscreateaphysiological environment by means of which you and your family can obtain the greatest benefit from your exercise activities. In the same way, ifACL reconstruction ever becomes necessary,regularchiropracticcarehelpsassistthe effectiveness of the recovery program and helps your bodyachievethe greatestbenefitfrom rehabilitation protocols.

  6. ContactUs Email Us drbrijchiro@gmail.com Call Us (847)912-7927 Location 1645 S River Rd #16, DesPlaines,IL60018

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