Best Practice Case Studies-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

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2nd Edition, CASE 53

2nd Edition

Thigh

post-op rehabilitation

isometric exercises

muscle strength

adductor activation

Copenhagen side planks