A Study on the Role of Proprioceptive Training in Non Operative ACL Injury Rehabilitation Saha Salil1a,1b, Adhya Bibek2a,2b,*, Dhillon M S3, Saini Ashish4 1aAssistant Professor of Orthopedic, Tripura Medical College, Hapania 1bAgartala & Consultant, Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Saha Spine Centre, Chandigarh 2aSr. Physiotherapist, Deptt. of PRM, PGIMER, Chandigarh 2bResearch Scholar, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. India 3Prof. & HOD, Deptt. of PRM, PGIMER, Chandigarh 4Intern, Deptt. of PRM, PGIMER, 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. Abstract 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. Top Keywords Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Proprioception, Balance Exercise. Top |