(021) 4636642

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Unit 2 Market Green Medical Centre

Market Green, Midleton, Co. Cork

ACL injury

What is an ACL injury?

An ACL injury is an injury of the knee caused by the the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) one of the major knee ligaments stabilising the knee joint located in the centre of the knee being suddenly stretched beyond it’s limits causing strain, partial tear or complete ACL tear due to quickly changing direction or twisting the knee while running, jumping and landing awkwardly, or when the knee is hit forcefully from the side usually in field sport activities. ACL injury symptoms are: A popping sound at moment of injury, sudden severe pain in centre of knee, rapid knee swelling and knee may feel unstable and can “give way” causing you to stumble or fall. ACL surgery may be required in the case of a torn ACL.

ACL injury treatment

Your physiotherapist will physically assess and test painful movements and muscle strength to diagnose grade of ACL ligament injury, use hands on physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, dry needling, and taping. Advice re avoiding or modifying certain sport activities to assist ACL recovery. Provide ACL exercises as part of your ACL rehab program via our exercise prescription software Salaso. Prescribe knee supports, kinesiology tape, resistance bands and foam roller.

Is your ACL knee causing you knee pain?

Book Imokilly Physiotherapy Sports Injury Clinic now for expert diagnosis, specialised treatments and customised to your needs exercise rehabilitation as important and excellent treatment for ACL knee injuries.

Contact us at:
Imokilly Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic at (021) 4636642 or email appointments@imokillyphysio.com

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Please do not attend your physio session if you are feeling unwell.

Client Testimonials

Having been dogged with injury I decided to have a full prehab/FMS screen with Colette at Imokilly Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. My starting score was 12/21 which placed me in a high risk injury bracket but by doing my corrective exercises, I not only played through the whole season un-injured but I also got my score up to 17/21 by the end.

- T.B, Killeagh GAA

I had spent a significant amount of money elsewhere on unwearable orthotics, before coming to Imokilly Physiotherapy Clinic. The orthotics I got here are by far the most comfortable to wear, and I wouldn't put a pair of shoes on without them!

- MB, Ladysbridge

Having had a long long history of back-pain which was then managed surgically with a dynamic fusion I was nervous about commencing any exercise. My neurosurgeon recommended that I attend a physiotherapist-led clinical Pilates class and I was lucky to find Sarah. Her entire approach is aimed at individualised rehabilitation, namely the individual assessment, tailored exercise programmes, small classes and follow-up emails. The standard of Pilates service is far superior to a fitness-based drop in class, and hence ideal for those with injuries.

- AB, Little Island

Chronic Achilles tendinopathy was limiting my ability to progress my marathon training and I knew that I had to tackle it properly to allow it to heal. Although it was frustrating to step back from training, I am now running painfree and hoping for a marathon PB

- ED, St Finbarrs