Case Scenerio ACL Tear Rehabilitation
🩺 Case Scenario: ACL Tear Rehabilitation in a 22-Year-Old Football Player Patient Profile Name: M.A. (initials only) Age: 22 years Gender: Male Occupation: University student & football player Medical History: No previous surgeries, non-smoker, no comorbidities Presenting Complaint M.A. reports severe pain and swelling in the right knee after landing awkwardly during a football match. He describes a “popping sound” at the time of injury, followed by instability while walking. Initial Examination & Findings Observation: Swelling around the right knee joint, antalgic gait. Palpation: Tenderness at medial aspect of the knee. Range of Motion (ROM): Painful & limited flexion beyond 90°. Special Tests: Lachman’s Test → Positive Anterior Drawer Test → Positive MRI Report: Complete tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) . Diagnosis: Right ACL Tear (post-traumatic, sports-related). Physiotherapy Manageme...