GETTING STARTED ON A POST-SURGICAL TREATMENT PLAN:
Hands-on care to restore ROM and decrease swelling are the keys to speeding up your recovery time. During your physical therapy sessions, you’ll begin restoring the crucial fluid circulation in your knee joints, which ensures optimum natural joint movement. PT also builds strength in the muscles surrounding your knees, providing better long-term support for the complex joint system, and decreasing the risk of sustaining another injury in the future. At CLINIC NAME, we will get you set up on a treatment plan following your surgery so you can begin your recovery process as soon as possible. Our expert physical therapists will also help you learn methods and techniques for protecting your knees in the future, in order to prevent further pain or injury. Don’t let your injury hinder your life or take you out of the game for good - regain your function and get back to the sport you love with physical therapy.
There are some intimidating statistics regarding ACL injuries— according to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that approximately 350,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually across the nation. Despite surgical repair, those who sustained an ACL injury in need of correction are 79% more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis in the future and 20% more likely to suffer a re-injury within 2 years of their procedure. In addition, athletes may not be able to return to their sport with the same level of play, and they may struggle with confidence issues or fear of re-injury when they return. Post-surgical rehabilitation can help decrease these statistics. Our trained professionals will determine what your knee’s current range of motion is, along with the location and nature of the pain, swelling, or stiffness you’re experiencing from your ACL repair.
Healthy Recipe
MINTED COUSCOUS SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup dry couscous • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers • 2 tbsp olive oil • Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced • 1 English cucumber, diced • 1/2 cup mint (or flat-leaf parsley) • Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS Cook the couscous according to package directions. Fluff with fork. Meanwhile, dice roasted red peppers and add diced tomato and cucumber to a bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine. Finely chop mint (or parsley) and add to bowl, along with the cooked couscous, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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