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ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation

Published: May 29, 2024, 9 a.m.

Caden is a physical therapist who notes that a patient with a recent ACL reconstruction is reluctant to perform weight-bearing exercises. The patient expresses fear of re-injury. The MOST appropriate response to facilitate rehabilitation progress would involve:

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A. Encouraging the patient to ignore the fear and push through discomfort.

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B. Implementing graded exposure therapy and psychological support to address fear-avoidance behaviors.

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C. Focusing exclusively on non-weight-bearing exercises until the fear subsides.

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D. Increasing the intensity of weight-bearing exercises to quickly regain strength.

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