1aAssistant Professor of Orthopedic, Tripura Medical College, Hapania
2aSr. Physiotherapist, Deptt. of PRM, PGIMER, Chandigarh
3Prof. & HOD, Deptt. of PRM, PGIMER, Chandigarh
4Intern, Deptt. of PRM, PGIMER, Chandigarh
2bResearch Scholar, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. India
1bAgartala & Consultant, Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Saha Spine Centre, Chandigarh
*Corresponding author: Bibek Adhya, Sr. Physiotherapist, Department of PRM, (Physiotherapy), P.G.I.M.E.R., Chandigarh, India. Email: bibek.adhya@gmail.com, Ph.: +919876044966
Online published on 19 June, 2015.
Total 45 subjects with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury were divided randomly in 3 groups, Group A & B received proprioception exercise training & balance exercises along with conventional strengthening exercises, Group C received only conventional strengthening exercises. After three weeks it is found that exercises such as calf/toe raises, squatting, steps, lunges, figure of ‘8′ walking, wobble board exercises, single leg standing, stationary cycling along with strength training program is effective in the overall outcome of the patients with the ACL injury who are conservatively managed.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Proprioception, Balance Exercise
