I Putu Gde Surya Adhitya; I Gusti Ngurah Wien Aryana; Putu Ayu Sita Saraswati; Fajar Purnama; Ida Kurniawati; Noval Adhitya Wardhana; I Putu Prananda Dinata; Putu Devinda Ardaswari; Tabita Febyola Wijaya
Volume 12, Issue 2 , June 2025, , Pages 110-115
Abstract
Background: This case report aims to evaluate phase III of physical therapy management, focusing on the late rehabilitation phase tailored to a patient’s specific goals and athletic ...
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Background: This case report aims to evaluate phase III of physical therapy management, focusing on the late rehabilitation phase tailored to a patient’s specific goals and athletic demands. The objective was to improve muscle strength, knee function, and psychological readiness following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Case Presentation: A patient underwent ACLR with a hamstring tendon graft and lateral meniscus repair on November 7, 2022. Thirteen weeks post-surgery, the patient exhibited poor muscle strength (<10 mmHg compared to the uninjured leg), reduced knee function (Lysholm score <80), and low psychological readiness (ACL Return to Sport Index [ACL-RSI] score <70). From February 6 to February 15, 2023, the patient participated in five sessions of standard physical therapy interventions. Baseline and follow-up assessments were conducted, measuring leg circumferences, muscle strengths, and knee functions. Improvements were noted in leg circumferences: increases of 0.2 cm, 1 cm, and 0.5 cm at 20 cm, 10 cm, and 5 cm above the center of the patella (COP), respectively, and a 1 cm increase below COP. Muscle strength improvements were recorded for the quadriceps (+12 mmHg), hamstrings (+15 mmHg), and calf muscles (+25 mmHg). The Lysholm score increased by 27 points, and the ACL-RSI score improved by 32 points.
Conclusion: This case study demonstrates that phase III physical therapy interventions effectively enhance leg circumferences, muscle strength, knee function, and psychological readiness in post-ACLR patients. The protocols used in this case provide a valuable reference for treating similar cases.
