These are exercises in which the foot is fixed to the ground or another immovable object, while movement and resistance take place in the joints and muscles above. These are actually the exercises of choice since they relate to many of the activities we do in daily life. This exercise format helps prevent excessive movement in the knee joint and reduces stress on the new graft. Computerized devices can be used to heighten motor control in the leg muscles. This is done by moving a specific amount of weight but controlling the speed at which it is moved.
Healthy ligaments send information to the central nervous system about the position of a joint.
Following surgery, the information received or sent to the brain is limited. Left untreated, there is a high risk of reinjury in the future. Proprioceptive exercises help restore your position sense by heightening the sensitivity of the remaining intact receptors. Examples of these types of exercises involve standing and walking on uneven or very soft surfaces, single leg balance, mini trampoline balance, and progressive agility exercises. If you experience swelling late in the day, it's likely that you are over stressing the knee.