Yes the ACL can heal. A new study by @stephfilbay showed that 90% had signs of healing with a 12wk cross bracing protocol
Those with greater healing showed
⬆️ self-report knee function
⬆️ knee related QOL
⬆️ had normal knee laxity
⬆️ returned to sport
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Can a ruptured ACL heal?
Yes it can! People with ACL healing on MRI reported better 2 year outcomes than those with no ACL healing, and those treated with early or delayed ACL reconstruction!
Free access to full paper:
https://t.co/d8afZwYB9i
"#Osteoarthritis has no cure and is the major cause of disability and #ChronicPain in Australia. These findings are significant, as the risk factors can be screened for in a biomechanics lab and are modifiable through certain therapies.” @nicole_dsouza31
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