STUDY REGARDING INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION AND MUSCULAR FORCE IN KNEE JOINT SPRAINS

Abstract. In sports traumatology, there is a high incidence of disorders at knee joint level, the most common of which are sprains. If the knee joint is impaired, the entire body is misbalanced. The purpose of the study was to decrease the pain, improves strength and mobility of knee joint. In addition, by introducing a therapeutical formula, we also aim to shorten the recovery period. The research subjects were 2 athletes practicing performance handball, with a diagnosis of grade 2 knee sprain (a diagnosis supported by X-rays and the MRI). The tests applied to the subjects were the joint and muscle assessments. The recovery program consisted in the use of kinesiotherapy means associated with Tecar therapy and laser. The patient C.M. recorded a value of 93° flexion - initially, while finally 127°, a value of 17° extension - initially, while in the end 0°. In what concerns muscle force, it increased from 1 initially to 5 in the end. The patient R.M. had a flexion degree of 84° initially and 120° finally, while in extension 15°- initially and 0° in the end. The muscle force increased from 2 - at the beginning to 5 - eventually. In conclusion, it may be stated that the therapeutical formula applied (kinesiotherapy + Tecar therapy + laser therapy) was effective and that it shortened the recovery period from 6 months to 3 month, the functions of the lower limb were recovered.