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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Injury Stage 1
Here we start the patient journey of semi pro footballer Aaron Ashford @ashford_a on insta, whom suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture (ACL) injury whilst playing football.
The injury required surgery due to the severity and his desire to return to football as swiftly as possible.
He is fully aware that the rehabilitation process on such an injury will take around 10-12 months and the physiotherapists from GJP Health are with him every step of the way to help with a full and speedy recovery.
Follow us in his journey to recovery also documented in our article here (enter link)
Stage 1(0 – 6 weeks)
16th May 2023The operation by Mr Andrew Pearse (@the_knee_doctor_worcester) was a complete success
Procedure following the operation
- Protect the graft,
- Wear a knee brace for initially
- Regain full movement at the knee
- Eliminate swelling
- Ensure the quadricep muscles start firing correctly.
- Walk normally without brace / crutches
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Injury Stage 2
Continuing with the rehabilitation of Aaron Ashford, whom suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture (ACL) injury whilst playing football. We are now 4 weeks into the therapy and with any knee injury or pain but particularly with ACL surgery its essential to get a good strong quadricep contract. Pain causes these muscles to weaken.
We must ensure they are strong and contracting well.See the different what two weeks of intense non-aggravating rehab can make to the contraction and muscle strength!Well done @ashford_a
