The contribution of physiotherapy in the recovery of the post-traumatic knee and its influence on the resumption of daily activity

Abstract

The current processes of automation and robotization have indisputably left their mark on the methods of facilitating any human activities, including the recovery of the knee joint after post-traumatic sequelae. We support, however, the usefulness of a physical therapy program that takes into account the anatomical-functional individuality of each patient, their socio-professional status, as well as their age and their level of tolerance to physical effort during physical therapy sessions. Regarding post-traumatic knee recovery and early reintegration of patients into everyday-life, a 4-week study was conducted on a sample of 20 subjects, of which 11 female patients and 9 male patients, aged between 21 and 69 years old. This study sought to achieve effects such as: pain relief, increased range of motion, increased muscle strength and, last but not least, reaching a comfortable level of quality of life through the effective selection of kineto-therapeutic techniques, as well as, massotherapy and electrotherapy. As a result of this study, it was demonstrated that using the methods mentioned above we met the proposed objectives, with patients obtaining considerable improvements for the measured parameters.