Monday, June 11, 2012

Physical Therapy Volunteer 6/7/12


  • ACL rupture - knee graft
      • patellar tendon - sensitive pain on anterior patella
      • hamstring - protect the hamstrings post surgery
    • recovery is similar otherwise
    • ? Physical therapy's purpose prior to surgery
      • lengthening the extensor muscles
    • Physical therapy routine post surgery 
    • Most surgeons keep patients locked out post surgery, some are starting to unlock immediately
  • Good morning exercises
    • dead lift like exercise with bar racked behind shoulders
  • ? Sitting versus standing
    • effect on exercises' form and muscles used

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