Knee injuries can be very scary and quite painful. If you have suffered a knee injury, you may wonder if your anterior cruciate ligament or ACL has been torn. You may have heard about ACL injuries from friends or family members or from the many professional athletes who have suffered ACL tears. In this video blog, you will learn the 5 most common signs that you may have an ACL tear. As the video below from Aleesha Uthup explains, there are some common symptoms to be aware of when it comes to ACL tears. The 5 symptoms mentioned in the video are: 1. hearing a pop, 2. knee pain, 3. knee swelling, 4. knee instability, 5. loss of knee flexion and extension. Keep in mind that you will usually have more than one sign of an ACL tear and that a single sign rarely confirms an ACL tear. If you think you have signs of an ACL tear, we strongly recommend that you have an examination by a healthcare provider to confirm your suspicion. If you have a confirmed ACL tear, here is an ACL recovery timeline that can help you understand your recovery process.
To read the full blog and learn more about the signs of an ACL tear, read Aleesha’s blog: “The 5 Most Common Signs and Symptoms of an ACL Injury | Curovate.”
You can download the Curovate app from the links below to get started on your ACL injury recovery. Curovate is a physiotherapy app that provides daily video-guided exercises for each day of your recovery from your ACL injury or specific knee strengthening exercises to prevent an ACL tear. Curovate also tracks your progress and gives you the ability to measure your knee’s range of motion using just your phone.
If you need more tailored help after your ACL injury or just want knee strengthening exercises to prevent an ACL injury, check out our Virtual Physiotherapy page to schedule your 1-on-1 video session with a physiotherapist books.
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