Recovery without surgery (conservative) Even without surgery, for the regeneration of an Unhappy Triad, forearm crutches are first prescribed to relieve the structures when walking. An orthosis is also fitted to support the joints so that the structures have a chance to grow back together. Aftercare and exercises are usually the same as after an … Recovery without surgery (conservative) | Unhappy Triad – Therapy
The term Unhappy Triad refers to a combination injury of three structures in the knee joint: The reason is usually a sports injury with a fixed foot and excessive outward rotation – often found in skiers and footballers. The diagnosis of an Unhappy Triad can be confirmed using imaging techniques such as X-rays or MRI. … Unhappy Triad – Therapy
Experience Since knee operations are relatively common, especially for athletes, the operation and aftercare usually goes well. If loading is applied too early and insufficient care is taken, deficiencies in healing and knee stability may occur. However, sparing does not mean complete immobilization – those who do not actively participate in the therapy run the … Experience | Unhappy Triad – Therapy
Mobilization in a closed chain: Stand on one leg on a firm or unstable surface. From this position you may perform all possible movements. For example, do small knee bends, use a standing scale, write your name in the air with the other foot, stand on your forefoot. This should create a slight instability, which … Torn Ligaments – Exercise 1
Mobilization in the open chain: Sit on a chair and place the affected leg on a rolling object (Pezzi ball, bottle, bucket). Pull your heel towards your buttocks and then stretch the knee joint completely again. Repeat this movement 20 times with 3 passes. Continue with the next exercise.
“Stretch Hamstring”. Place the affected leg stretched on an elevation. Now try to grasp the tightened tip of the foot by tilting your upper body. Hold the stretch in the back of your thigh (hamstring) for 10 seconds and repeat the exercise after a short break. Continue with the next exercise.
Squat. From a hip-wide stance, bend your knees while your upper body leans straight forward and pushes your buttocks backwards. The weight is not on the forefoot but mostly on the heel. Bend your knees max. to 90° and then come back to the extension. The bending should be slower than the stretching. Do 3 … Torn Ligaments in the Knee – Exercise 4
Lunge: From a standing position, perform a long lunge forward with the affected leg. The knee should not project beyond the tips of the feet. At the same time, the back knee lowers to the ground. In the low position you can either perform small pulsating movements or push yourself back into a standing position. … Torn Ligaments – Exercise 5
In ligament injuries, mobility in the knee joint is initially restricted by reflex muscle tension, but later on, instability in the knee joint can occur, particularly in the case of torn ligaments. Untreated torn ligaments increase the risk of subsequent knee joint wear and tear – arthrosis in the knee joint. Once the injury has … Exercises for an injury to the inner and outer ligaments
Tapes – Bandages Tape algae and bandages are often used for ligament injuries and instabilities in the knee joint. A distinction is made between stabilizing classic tape and kinesiotape, which hardly restricts the mobility of the taped joint. Classical tape can immobilize the joint and serve as a splint. Kinesiotape can have different functions. There … Tapes – Bandages | Exercises for an injury to the inner and outer ligaments
Summary Inner and outer ligament injuries to the knee are very common. There is pain on the affected side of the knee, swelling, reddening and warming as well as painful restriction of movement. Later on, instability in the knee joint can occur, especially in the case of torn ligaments, because the proprioception as well as … Summary | Exercises for an injury to the inner and outer ligaments
An Unhappy Triad is a combination injury to the knee joint in which the anterior cruciate ligament and the inner collateral ligament (“inner ligament”) are torn and the inner meniscus is also injured. This injury often occurs when the knee is twisted under pressure and in the X-leg position, such as when skiing, soccer or … Physiotherapy with an Unhappy Triad
