Question

The following are recommended during post ACL reconstruction rehabilitation:
A. Leg press exercises with 15 RM weight in phase II rehabilitation
B. Deep squats in the 1st phase post operative rehabilitation
C. Tibial posterior to anterior glides starting from day 1 after surgery
D. Hamstring endurance development
E. Bounding and jump training in phase IV to V rehabilitation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B Only
• B. B, C and D Only
• C. A, D and E Only
• D. B, D and E Only

Hint:

ACL Rehab Rule: Early = Protection, Late = Power & Plyometrics

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
ACL rehabilitation is phase-wise and focuses on protection of graft, gradual strengthening, neuromuscular control, and return to sports.

Step 1: Phase II strengthening.

• Moderate resistance exercises like leg press (15 RM) are appropriate Thus: \[ A: Correct \]

Step 2: Early phase precautions.

• Deep squats place excessive strain on graft in early phase Thus: \[ B: Incorrect \]

Step 3: Joint mobilization.

• Posterior-anterior tibial glide stresses ACL → avoided early Thus: \[ C: Incorrect \]

Step 4: Hamstring training.

• Strengthening hamstrings supports ACL by preventing anterior tibial translation Thus: \[ D: Correct \]

Step 5: Advanced phase training.

• Plyometrics (jumping, bounding) are introduced in later phases Thus: \[ E: Correct \]

Step 6: Final conclusion.
\[ \boxed{\text{Correct answer = Option (3)}} \]