title: [Functional after-treatment, exercises and appraisal after lesions of the knee ligaments (author's transl)].
abstract: Lesions of the capsule and the ligaments of the knee joint require immobilization, regardless if they are treated with or without surgery. The plaster cast causes an atrophy of muscles which have an important function together with the capsule. During immobilization isometric tension exercises can work against the atrophy and are useful to regain the full mobility of the joint. The period of immobilization depends on the lesion. Active and to some extent passive exercises, gymnastics in water and combined exercises (e.g. cycling, walking in water) determine the therapy. A mobilization of the joint under anesthesia is excluded. Thermotherapy and massaging are contraindicated for an injured knee. An expert appraisal has to evaluate the injury in connection with the accident and with the degree of damage.
mesh_terms: D002061:Bursa, Synovial / Q000601:surgery; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Funktionelle Weiterbehandlung. Ubungsbehandlung und Begutachtung nach Kapselbandverletzungen am Kniegelenk.