{"id":10333,"date":"2025-03-17T15:31:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work-with-care.nl\/cruciate-ligament-injury\/"},"modified":"2025-03-23T17:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T15:04:28","slug":"cruciate-ligament-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/work-with-care.nl\/en\/cruciate-ligament-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"cruciate ligament injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Article content<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#letsel-kruisbanden\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm113.9 231L234.4 103.5c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-17 17c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L285.1 256 183.5 357.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is injury to your cruciate ligaments?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#blessure-kruisbanden\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm113.9 231L234.4 103.5c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-17 17c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L285.1 256 183.5 357.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do you injure your cruciate ligaments?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#hoe-herken-je-gescheurde-kruisband\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm113.9 231L234.4 103.5c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-17 17c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L285.1 256 183.5 357.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do you recognize a torn cruciate ligament?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#wat-kun-je-doen\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm113.9 231L234.4 103.5c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-17 17c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L285.1 256 183.5 357.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat can you do?<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hi athletes! At our practice, we see it often: avid soccer players, enthusiastic runners or field hockey players who come in with knee pain after a misstep or tackle. A common and annoying injury? A torn cruciate ligament! But don&#8217;t panic: whether you&#8217;ve just been injured or have been struggling with your recovery for a while, we&#8217;re happy to explain what you need to know and how to get back into your favorite sport.    <\/p>\n<h2>What is injury to your cruciate ligaments?<\/h2>\n<p>Your knee is stabilized by two cruciate ligaments: the anterior (VKB) and posterior (AKB). These ligaments keep your lower leg from sliding too far during rotational movements or sudden stops relative to your upper leg. In a cruciate ligament injury, one of these ligaments is sprained, torn or abraded. The VKB is the most well-known culprit, especially in sports with lots of sprints, jumps and rapid changes of direction.   <\/p>\n<h2>How do you injure your cruciate ligaments?  <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sports incidents:<\/strong> Consider a wrong landing after a jump (volleyball, basketball), a tackle in soccer, or a sudden spin during tennis.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>General accidents:<\/strong> Missteps on stairs, slipping on a wet floor, or a strange movement while landing.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Risk factors:<\/strong> Reduced muscle strength, coordination and stability, fatigue, poor warm-up or previous knee injury.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you recognize a torn cruciate ligament?  <\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Any snap or pop felt\/heard during the injury?<\/li>\n<li>Immediate *swelling* and pain in the knee?<\/li>\n<li>Having trouble supporting yourself or feeling like you&#8217;re sinking through the knee?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then chances are you have a torn cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n<h3>What can you do?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t go doctoring yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A broken cruciate ligament usually does not heal on its own. Without proper management, you run the risk of long-term instability, wear and tear or new injuries. That&#8217;s why we always recommend taking action immediately after the injury:    <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>* Rest (pain-free cycling on an exercise bike for 15 minutes for once or twice a day), ice and keeping the leg elevated* to reduce swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Get examined by a physio or doctor. We check with specific tests to see if we suspect cruciate ligament injury, and a doctor may check for damage with an MRI. <\/li>\n<li>Plan treatment together: Sometimes physical therapy is sufficient and sometimes surgery is necessary (e.g., full tear + sports ambitions).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Rehabilitation: from lying on the couch to competing on the field<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have had surgery or not, rehabilitation is crucial. For example, we focus on:   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phase 1: Reduce pain and swelling and restore your mobility.  <\/li>\n<li>Phase 2: Building strength, coordination and stability.<\/li>\n<li>Phase 3: Sports-oriented training: learning to sprint, turn and jump again without fear.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course you will get a personalized approach to get you safely back to your sport or towards any other goal you have in mind. This goes step by step, unfortunately no shortcuts! <\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevention is better than cure (even after an injury!)  <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you fit again? Stay alert! Tips to prevent recurrence:    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlways warm up properly&#8230; Yes, even when in a hurry.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrain your upper leg muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings), which are your knee&#8217;s best &#8220;bodyguards.&#8221;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue to do balance, coordination, jump and land, spin and sprint exercises to be as prepared as possible for a potentially dangerous move.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tListen to your body: Pain? Stop exercising and have it assessed if you don&#8217;t know the reason. Your body indicates it for a reason.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do you have questions now? Feel free to ask us \ud83d\ude42   <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re just injured, unsure about surgery, or just thinking, My rehabilitation is stalled&#8230;, feel free to stop by. Our sports physical therapy specialists will help you with:   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A personalized treatment plan (no standard protocols!).  <\/li>\n<li>Advice on brace use or training modifications.  <\/li>\n<li>A roadmap to come back stronger than ever\ud83d\udcaa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/work-with-care.nl\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment here<\/a> or call\/whatsapp with <a href=\"http:\/\/te;:0031648361254\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">0648361254<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p>&#8212;  <\/p>\n<p>Sporting greetings,<\/p>\n<p>Team Work With Care<\/p>\n<p>For a strong comeback, on the field or anywhere else! \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Been just a little too fanatical playing soccer, or made a misstep while running. Cruciate ligament injury is an annoying and unfortunately common injury. 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