ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament), PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament), and MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) injuries are common knee ligament injuries that can occur during sports, sudden twisting movements, direct impact, or traumatic accidents. These injuries may range from mild sprains to complete ligament tears, resulting in pain, swelling, instability, reduced range of motion, and difficulty walking, running, or changing direction. Individuals often experience a feeling that the knee is “giving way,” making everyday activities and sports challenging. Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment may involve conservative management or surgical ligament reconstruction.
Following reconstruction surgery, a structured physiotherapy programme is essential to ensure proper healing and restore normal knee function. Rehabilitation focuses on reducing pain and swelling, restoring knee mobility, rebuilding muscle strength, improving balance and proprioception, correcting movement patterns, and gradually progressing to functional and sport-specific exercises. A personalised rehabilitation programme helps patients regain confidence, restore knee stability, reduce the risk of re-injury, and safely return to work, sports, and everyday activities with improved strength, function, and long-term joint health.