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Adductor Longus Injury
Adductor Longus Injury
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Jessica Endo, a physical therapist, discusses post-op rehabilitation strategies for muscle repair. Starting six weeks post-operation, patients engage in isometric exercises using a ball to develop muscle strength without pain. Progressions include bridges, tabletop leg raises, and curl-ups, enhancing glute, abdominal, and adductor activation. As therapy advances, concentric adductor exercises and more intense strengthening like Copenhagen side planks are introduced. To evaluate readiness for advanced activities, a bilateral adductor/AB ductor strength ratio is measured using a handheld dynamometer, aiming for an 80% threshold for patient clearance.
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Edition
2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, CASE 53
Topic
Thigh
Keywords
2nd Edition, CASE 53
2nd Edition
Thigh
post-op rehabilitation
isometric exercises
muscle strength
adductor activation
Copenhagen side planks
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