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The exercises you are likely to need to rehabilitate an ACL sprain include: Stretching: Once the inflammation has ceased, the knee should be gently moved into pain-free ranges of motion to recover the full range of motion of the knee joint and help re-align scar tissue Any tight muscles around the hip, knee or ankle…
The treatment for an ACL Sprain includes: The Acute Phase: In the first 24 to 48 hours, use Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE) of the affected knee to prevent further damage and optimize healing time. Always seek professional help if you suspect an ACL sprain Anti-inflammatory protocols such as the use of Traumeel® ointment,…
With the tennis season now in full swing, I thought it would be useful to write a piece on how to recover from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain. You may have also heard in the news this week that Marcus Hahnemann, The Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper has ruptured his ACL and will be out for five…
You might have seen at the weekend that Division Two’s Swindon Town FC caused the biggest shock in the FA Cup Third Round by beating Premiership Club Wigan Athletic 2-1. I was really pleased to see my former client Alan Connell score the first goal in their win. After having a prolific season at Grimbsy…
After nearly three weeks of re-charging the batteries it was back in the gym this week. The main goals for my gym work are to increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, increase strength and power, condition for tennis and minimise the likelihood of injury. This week, my workouts were as follows: Tuesday – Pushing Patterns…
