Lack of full knee extension after ACL surgery occurs due to post-op swelling/pain that inhibits the quadriceps, soft tissue guarding and scar tissue formation. This could lead to a structural block called a cyclops lesion, or a poorly positioned surgical graft. The window to address it is the first 4 weeks post-op.
The five milestones to hit in the early stages of rehab after ACL reconstruction are: (1) full passive knee extension matching the non-surgical leg, (2) controlled swelling and joint effusion, (3) voluntary quadriceps activation without quad lag, (4) normalized gait without crutches, and (5) knee flexion progressing to 90–110 degrees. Missing these foundations delays every subsequent phase of ACL rehab.
A hamstring strain in basketball is a tear of the muscle fibers or musculotendinous junction in the back of the thigh, most commonly caused by sprinting, cutting, or explosive push-off movements. Grades range from I (mild) to III (complete rupture). Nearly one-third of hamstring strains recur within the first year, most often because athletes return too early without rebuilding eccentric strength.
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