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How To Strengthen Muscles When Suffering From Torn ACL?
Question: my husband has a torn acl and a very minor level of mitochondria in his leg muscles ..what advise should he do to strengthen his muscles ?
Brief Answer:
Quadriceps strengthening exercises.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
To strengthen his muscles, he needs to do Quadriceps and hamstring muscle exercises. Simple knee bending and straightening can be done while sitting on chair and hold the leg for few second's .This can be done easily anywhere like while watching Television or in office.
Exercise can increase his endurance and strengthen the muscles around joint, making joint more stable. Stick to gentle exercises, such as walking, biking or swimming.
Taking calcium and vit D supplements will be helpful.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Quadriceps strengthening exercises.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
To strengthen his muscles, he needs to do Quadriceps and hamstring muscle exercises. Simple knee bending and straightening can be done while sitting on chair and hold the leg for few second's .This can be done easily anywhere like while watching Television or in office.
Exercise can increase his endurance and strengthen the muscles around joint, making joint more stable. Stick to gentle exercises, such as walking, biking or swimming.
Taking calcium and vit D supplements will be helpful.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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