Year: 2025 | Month: October-December | Volume: 9 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 11-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijash.20250402
Progressive Rehabilitation to Improve Strength, Balance Proprioception and Gait Following ACL Reconstruction with Lateral Meniscus Repair in Kabaddi Player – A Case Report
Virupakshagouda V Adapur1, Royline Fathima Pinto2
1Senior Physiotherapist, Padmanabhan Movementology Clinics, HSR Layout, Bangalore- 560102
2Lecturer, Tejasvini Physiotherapy College, Kudupu, Mangalore-575028
Corresponding Author: Virupakshagouda V Adapur
ABSTRACT
Kabaddi’s dynamic movements and contact nature contribute to a high incidence of ACL injuries, often accompanied by meniscal damage. This case report presents the successful rehabilitation of a 22-year-old recreational Kabaddi player following right arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and lateral meniscal repair. Post-surgery, the patient underwent structured physiotherapy aimed at restoring range of motion, strength, balance, and functional mobility. Over the course of treatment, he achieved all short-term goals, regained independent ambulation, and improved his Lysholm and Tegner scores by 80%, reaching activity level 5. The intervention demonstrated excellent outcomes, including a 92% return to sport, minimal complications, and a low retear rate. This case highlights the importance of targeted physiotherapy in optimizing recovery and enhancing quality of life after complex knee injuries.
Keywords:ACL reconstruction, Meniscal repair, Performance testing, Return to sports, Isokinetic strength.
[PDF Full Text]