Ligament injury

Ligament Injury Treatment Dhaka | Sprain, Tear & Rehabilitation - AdvanCell

Ligament injuries are common and can be incredibly painful, limiting your ability to move, participate in sports, or even perform everyday tasks. Whether it's a sprained ankle, a torn ACL, or another type of ligament damage, these injuries compromise the stability of your joints, leading to pain, swelling, and a feeling of looseness or giving way. A proper diagnosis and targeted rehabilitation are crucial for healing, regaining strength, and preventing long-term complications.

At AdvanCell in Dhaka, we specialize in the comprehensive management of ligament injuries. Our expert physiotherapists utilize a precise, evidence-based approach to accurately assess your condition, reduce pain and swelling, restore joint stability, and guide you through a safe and effective return to your desired activity level.

What is a Ligament Injury? Understanding Joint Stability

Ligaments are strong, fibrous bands of connective tissue that connect bones to each other. They act like ropes, providing stability to joints and preventing excessive or abnormal movements. Ligaments are essential for proper joint function.

Types of Ligament Injuries:

• Sprain: A stretch or tear of a ligament. Sprains are graded based on severity:

• Grade 1: Mild stretching with minor damage.

• Grade 2: Partial tear of the ligament.

• Grade 3: Complete tear of the ligament.

• Tear: A more severe injury involving a partial or complete rupture of the ligament fibers.

Common Ligament Injury Locations:

• Ankle: Lateral ligaments (ATFL, CFL, PTFL) are frequently sprained.

• Knee: ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), MCL (medial collateral ligament), and LCL (lateral collateral ligament) can be injured.

• Shoulder: Ligaments supporting the AC joint (acromioclavicular) and the GH joint (glenohumeral) can be damaged.

• Wrist: Ligaments connecting the carpal bones can be sprained.

• Elbow: Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries are common in throwing athletes.

Who Benefits from Our Ligament Injury Rehabilitation? Do You Need Help?

Our specialized physiotherapy programs for ligament injuries are designed for anyone experiencing pain, instability, or limited function due to ligament damage. You could significantly benefit if you are:

• Experiencing pain, swelling, bruising, or tenderness around a joint.

• Feeling a popping or tearing sensation at the time of injury.

• Having difficulty bearing weight on an injured leg or using an injured arm.

• Feeling a sense of instability or giving way in a joint.

• Diagnosed with a ligament sprain or tear (through physical examination or imaging like MRI).

• Seeking non-surgical management for ligament injuries.

• Post-surgical rehabilitation following ligament reconstruction or repair.

• Wanting to regain full strength, stability, and range of motion after a ligament injury.

• Aiming to return to sports or activities safely and effectively.

• Seeking strategies to prevent future ligament injuries.

AdvanCell's Approach to Ligament Injury Management

At AdvanCell, we understand the importance of a precise diagnosis, a tailored treatment plan, and a progressive rehabilitation approach for ligament injuries. Our goal is to not only heal your injury but also to restore your joint's stability, strength, and function, allowing you to return to your desired activities with confidence. Our approach is characterized by:

• Accurate Assessment: We thoroughly evaluate your injury to determine the severity and specific ligaments involved.

• Personalized Rehabilitation Plans: Every program is custom-tailored to your injury, activity level, and recovery goals.

• Phased Progression: We guide you through carefully structured phases of rehabilitation, from initial pain management to advanced functional training.

• Emphasis on Stability & Proprioception: We focus on restoring the joint's natural stability and your body's awareness of its position in space (proprioception).

• Safe Return to Activity: We help you gradually and safely return to your sport or desired activity level.

How We Help: Our Ligament Injury Rehabilitation Programs Include

Our comprehensive ligament injury rehabilitation programs integrate a range of advanced physiotherapy techniques and modalities:

1. Thorough Assessment:

• Detailed History: Understanding the mechanism of injury, your symptoms, and your activity goals.

• Physical Examination: Assessing your pain, swelling, range of motion, joint stability, and performing specific ligament stress tests to determine the extent of the injury.

• Review of Imaging: Analyzing X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound reports (if available) to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other injuries.

2. Acute Injury Management (Initial Phase):

• Pain and Swelling Control:

• POLICE principle: Protection, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

• Gentle Manual Therapy: To reduce pain and muscle spasm.

• Modalities:

• Laser Therapy (LLLT/PBMT): To reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue healing.

• Ultrasound Therapy: To promote tissue healing and reduce pain.

• IFT (Interferential Therapy) & TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation): To manage pain.

• Protected Weight-Bearing: Using crutches or a brace as needed to protect the injured ligament.

• Gentle Range of Motion Exercises: To prevent stiffness.

3. Progressive Rehabilitation (Sub-Acute & Chronic Phases):

• Restoring Range of Motion: Gradually increasing joint movement through specific exercises.

• Strengthening Exercises:

• Isometric Exercises: Strengthening muscles without moving the joint.

• Progressive Resistance Exercises: Using resistance bands or weights to gradually increase muscle strength.

• Functional Strengthening: Exercises that mimic real-life movements and activities.

• Proprioception & Balance Training: Crucial for restoring joint stability and preventing re-injury.

• Neuromuscular Control Exercises: Improving the coordination between your muscles and nervous system.

• Agility & Plyometric Training (if appropriate): Advanced exercises for athletes to improve speed, power, and quick changes of direction.

4. Manual Therapy:

• Joint Mobilization: To restore normal joint mechanics.

• Soft Tissue Mobilization: To release muscle tightness and improve flexibility.

• Myofascial Release: To address restrictions in the connective tissue surrounding muscles and joints.

5. Bracing & Taping (if necessary): To provide support and stability during rehabilitation and return to activity.

6. Return to Activity Planning:

• Gradual and progressive return to your desired activities.

• Sport-specific training (if applicable).

• Functional testing to ensure you are ready to return safely.

7. Injury Prevention Strategies:

• Education on proper warm-up and cool-down techniques.

• Strengthening exercises to prevent future injuries.

• Proprioceptive training to improve joint stability.

• Advice on appropriate footwear and bracing.

Common Ligament Injuries We Treat:

• Ankle Sprains: Lateral ligament complex injuries (ATFL, CFL, PTFL).

• Knee Ligament Injuries: ACL tears, PCL tears, MCL sprains, LCL sprains.

• Shoulder Ligament Injuries: AC joint sprains, rotator cuff injuries with associated ligament damage.

• Wrist Sprains: Carpal ligament injuries.

• Elbow Ligament Injuries: UCL sprains/tears.

• Foot Ligament Injuries: Midfoot sprains.

Benefits of AdvanCell's Ligament Injury Rehabilitation:

• Reduced Pain and Swelling: Effective management of acute symptoms.

• Improved Joint Stability: Restoring the natural stability of your injured joint.

• Increased Strength and Range of Motion: Regaining full function of your injured limb.

• Safe and Effective Return to Activity: Helping you return to your sport or desired activity level without re-injury.

• Reduced Risk of Re-Injury: Addressing underlying weaknesses and instability to prevent future problems.

• Improved Proprioception and Balance: Enhancing your body's awareness of joint position and movement.

• Personalized and Progressive Care: Tailoring treatment to your specific needs and goals.

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