http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 24 May 2026 22:38:52 +0000 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:05:20 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=557 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=557&PID=654&title=knee-problem#654 Author: Ask a PT
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Posted: Jan 25 2010 at 12:05pm

Our user asked: "If someone has damage to a knee ligament (ACL), at what pointcan PT be an effective treatment? In other words, how much damage is too much for therapy to be an effective treatment? Thanks!"

Ask a PT Response: "ACL sprains are classified as type I-III. Type III is a complete tear. Physical therapists can assist with all three of the injuries to help gain ROM, strength, fucntion, pain management, etc.. Most people can live with a Type III sprain/tear and function normally but it will depend on the patient's lifestyle. If the patient has a very active lifestyle which requires increase stability at the knee with performing various activities, than ACL reconstruction may be recommended. I hope this helps."]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:05:20 +0000 http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=557&PID=654&title=knee-problem#654