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Thinking of warming away the winter blues with a bit of Alpine Sun? Concerned about an injury? Fear not, Vitality Physiotherapy is here to help!
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is located within the knee joint and connects the tibia (leg bone) to the femur (thigh bone). It is an important stabiliser of the knee joint. The ACL is commonly ruptured as a result of quick decelerations, hyper extension or excessive rotation. Skiers tend to sustain this injury when landing from jumps, or from falls. Novice skiers will often rupture their ACL when their bindings do not release. Often, there is an audible sound or pop at the time of injury, and trying to stand up may be difficult as the knee feels unstable. Thereafter, the knee usually becomes swollen and painful.
Your physiotherapist or Orthopaedic Consultant can do a few special tests on your knee to test the integrity of your ligament. Should a tear be suspected, this can be confirmed by an MRI scan.
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75 Roupell Street
