Tag Archives: ACL rehabilitation

Post-Surgical ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol

April 2, 2019   |   By Dr. Vincent Ibanez   |   Categories: Knee Injury   Knee Pain  

Full return to sport or activity can be a 5-month to a full year process for the post-surgical ACL reconstruction. Successful return to activity is dependent on following post-surgical precautions and completing a structured post-surgical rehabilitation program. In addition, sport specific training prior to returning to the desired sport is mandatory and has been shown … Continue reading Post-Surgical ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocol

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery of the Knee

March 26, 2019   |   By Dr. Vincent Ibanez   |   Categories: Knee Injury   Sports Injury  

Quick Anatomy Overview of the Knee The knee joint involves 4 bones: Femur Tibia Fibula Patella There are four main ligaments that stabilize the knee: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) This article will focus on the ACL. The ACL is located in the center … Continue reading Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery of the Knee

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