Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most studied and discussed topics in the sports medicine community, probably due to its high injury rate and heavy load. The ACL, along with the other ligaments of the knee joint, has the essential function of providing stability to the knee while supporting the optimal alignment and reciprocal movement of the femur and tibia, controlling their translations and rotations. Increased tension on the ligament and its subsequent rupture are dictated by a number of different factors that make these types of injury multifactorial. Currently, the most relevant evidence on the epidemiology of injuries suggests that they occur mainly during sporting activities (such as soccer, basketball, skiing, etc.) and that their mechanisms of injury are sport-specific. Our medical group has invested significant resources in identifying these patterns through research, with the aim of optimizing our patients' recovery by including sport- and injury-specific rehabilitation programs based on the patient's needs throughout rehabilitation.
ACL injuries typically result in severe pain, swelling, instability and limited knee mobility. Both surgical and non-surgical approaches are available after these injuries, however, the specifics of each pathway must be carefully discussed between the medical team and the patient, in order to tailor the recovery process to the individual's conditions, needs and circumstances. The Foxphyysio medical group can support your recovery and return to activity from the outset, guiding you to identify the best recovery path for your condition. In cases where rehabilitation alone is deemed insufficient and knee surgery is required, our excellent relationships with orthopedic surgeons will enable us to refer you quickly to them for surgical advice.