Objective
Intensive pre and post knee surgery rehabilitation.
Background
Thirty year-old Kulvinder, a professional wrestler, sustained a serious knee injury during a match in May 2014. The knee dislocated causing multiligament damage and a lateral plateau fracture.
Programme
- Hands-on physiotherapy: 15 mins
- Underwater treadmill: 30 mins
- Cryotherapy: 15 mins
Outcomes
Surgery to reconstruct Kulvinder’s knee was postponed for two months to allow the ligaments to repair themselves as much as possible. He came to H2O Physio for an intensive 10-day programme to prepare for surgery. The aim was to strengthen the supporting muscles, improve flexibility and reduce the swelling, all of which would help him to recover from the operation much quicker.
Twice daily Kulvinder walked in the Underwater Treadmill, performed prescribed knee exercises in the Wellness Pool, continued with land-based training in the Rehab Gym and rounded off his session with the cold and compression cuff, to reduce any inflammation.
On his return, the consultant commented on the “exceptional physiotherapy” he had undergone and confirmed that the posterior crutiate ligament (PCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) were fully repaired. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) had repaired itself but was slightly loose and required surgery, along with a new donor anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
After surgery, Kulvinder returned to H2O Physio for an intensive 10-day rehabilitation programme. He progressed to walking without crutches and reducing his limp, fast-tracking his road to recovery.
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About us
Optispine uses the latest and most advanced physiotherapy techniques and equipment, specifically designed to help people with back and joint problems.
Treatment starts with accurate diagnosis of the problem, followed by effective hands-on therapy to reduce pain and restore function as quickly as possible.
Alongside this, we are able to offer rehabilitation plans for a more long-term solution, including advanced hydrotherapy using underwater treadmills and a specialist 7-step programme.
Contact us
Optispine Limited
Wombourne House
Heath Mill Road
Wombourne
Wolverhampton
WV5 8BD
t. 01902 898256
e. info@optispine.co.uk