Struggling with ACL injuries? Learn how to diagnose them!
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In today's video we go over: Struggling with ACL injuries? Learn how to diagnose them!
Struggling with ACL injuries? Learn how to diagnose them accurately in this video! We cover essential clinical examination techniques, including anterior drawer, lever, and pivot shift tests. Understand how to differentiate ACL tears from other injuries and identify common symptoms like joint effusion and limited range of motion.
Timeline:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:20 - Importance of accurate ACL diagnosis
- 00:33 - Ingury grading
- 00:47 - Common populations
- 01:07 - Subjective complaints
- 03:04 - Anterior drawer test
- 04:41 - Lachman test
- 05:05 - Lever test0
- 5:30 - Pivot shift test0
- 6:33 - Differential diagnosis
Definitely, certainly the ACL!
- Dan Pope DPT,OCS,CSCS
Show Notes / Relevant Articles:
- FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it
- Weight-Bearing After Meniscus Repair (EVIDENCE BASED)
- Physical Therapy Rehabilitation After Meniscus Repair Surgery part 1
- Physical Therapy Rehabilitation After Meniscus Repair Surgery part 2
- What Physical Therapists Need to Know About MENISCUS Injuries
- Diagnosing Meniscus Tears for Physical Therapists
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References:
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