Rehabilitation training methods after knee strain need to be formulated according to the patient’s recovery situation, mainly including the treatment of the acute phase and functional training such as joint mobility training and muscle strength training.
1. Acute inflammation period: stop exercising immediately after the acute phase of knee strain, protect the injured part, apply ice packs in time to relieve swelling and reduce pain, and elevate the patient’s leg to promote blood return.
2. Tissue repair period: according to the situation of the strain, 24~48 hours after the injury, the quadriceps and hamstrings isometric contraction exercises, when the injury is stable, the patient can control the muscle contraction, you can start the knee active flexion and extension activities, to restore the normal mobility of the knee joint, you can carry out weight-bearing walking exercises, and gradually restore the daily function.
3. Functional recovery period: increase the progressive resistance training, strengthen the muscle strength around the knee joint, train the proprioceptive function through one-legged standing and unstable plane, enhance the balance ability, and gradually restore the movement.
Rehabilitation after knee strain should seek professional intervention and guidance as early as possible and should not be ignored to avoid secondary injury and aggravation of the condition.