ACL Tear treatment in Kannur at Manthra Health & Wellness Hospital is managed by our Sports Medicine team led by Dr. Anju V (Sports Injury Specialist) and Dr. Pramod P.V (Chief Physiotherapist). The ACL is the primary stabilising ligament of the knee, and its complete rupture causes immediate swelling, pain, and instability — making continued sport impossible. ACL injuries are particularly common among Kannur's young athletes playing football, cricket, kabaddi, basketball, and volleyball.
At Manthra Wellness Kannur, ACL tear management follows a structured decision-making process: Grade I–II sprains (partial tears) are managed conservatively with physiotherapy; Grade III tears (complete ruptures) are evaluated individually — some patients (especially older, less active individuals or those with specific activity demands) can be managed without surgery through aggressive neuromuscular rehabilitation, while young athletes planning to return to cutting/pivoting sports generally benefit from ACL reconstruction surgery followed by rehabilitation.
Our post-ACL reconstruction rehabilitation programme at Manthra Wellness Kannur follows an evidence-based 9–12 month protocol: Phase 1 (0–6 weeks): Swelling management, quadriceps activation, full extension achievement, and walking without crutches; Phase 2 (6–12 weeks): Progressive strengthening, proprioception, cycling; Phase 3 (3–6 months): Running, agility, plyometric introduction; Phase 4 (6–9 months): Sport-specific training, return-to-training testing; Phase 5 (9–12 months): Psychological readiness assessment and return to competitive sport.
Return-to-sport testing at Manthra Wellness Kannur includes limb symmetry testing (both legs should be within 10% of each other in strength and jump tests), hop tests, and psychological readiness assessment before clearance is given. Athletes who return to sport before meeting these criteria have significantly higher re-injury rates.
For ACL injury assessment and rehabilitation in Kannur, call Manthra Health & Wellness Hospital at +91 7012831925 or 04972780044.