Did I Tear My ACL? 3 Tests To Check Your Knee For An ACL Injury

Is your knee pain an ACL injury? Here are the three tests you need to do to find out! Presented by a doctor of physical therapy to help you better understand your knee pain and figure out your best plan of action moving forward.
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ACL HOME EXERCISE ROUTINE VIDEO: • Home Exercises To Reha...
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WHAT IS YOUR ACL?
Your anterior cruciate ligament (or “ACL”) is one of the 4 ligaments that holds your knee together. It runs from the front of your tibia (shin bone) to the back of your femur (thigh bone) and prevents the tibia from sliding forward out from under your knee.
HOW DOES THE ACL GET INJURED?
The most common injuries to the ACL happen when the knee twists, rotates, or buckles inward. This most often occurs in athletic events (soccer, football, and basketball are the three that I see the most) and the injuries can be contact or non-contact.
CONTACT INJURY - when another person runs into your knee and injures your ACL.
NON-CONTACT INJURY - planting and twising/rotating and injuring your ACL.
While ACL injuries are fairly common, they are often mistook for different injuries.
So how do your painful knee is an ACL injury? How can you check your ACL to see if it is torn and how do you know the next steps to take in managing your knee symptoms?
THREE TESTS FOR AN ACL INJURY
HOW TO CHECK AT HOME
1. (1:55) HISTORY - How did the injury happen? Did you hear of feel a “pop”? Was there swelling and/or bruising? Does it feel unstable or have episodes of “giving way”? These are all indications that you may have injured your ACL.
The nest two tests require the assistance of a partner to perform.
2. (3:25) LACHMAN’S
3. (4:45) ANTERIOR DRAWER
WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Now if you do find that you have an ACL tear, don’t worry. They are highly manageable and surgery is highly successful. But whether you will need surgery or not, the truth is EVERY person with an ACL tear should be performing some quad and hamstring exercises to help strengthen and stabilize the knee.
This will improve function and decrease pain if no surgery is required but improve results and decrease down time if it is.
⭐️⭐️ If you’re looking for the right exercises to help you with your ACL tear please click on the following video: • Home Exercises To Reha... ⭐️⭐️
This is the follow up exercise routine to this video to help that knee feel better fast.
I hope you enjoyed this video! If you did please let me know about it in a comment and leave the video a thumbs up! Also I would love to see you around here more regularly; please consider subscribing to Tone and Tighten if you would like to see more of my content in the future.
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[@alinajafi4644]

Jared...very informative and helpful , God bless you and your family 🙏

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you so much, Ali Najafi! I hope these things help you, and thanks for commenting!

[@rakshueditz7607]

Your recent videos have all been useful to me. I was struggling to find out the reason. Your videos have helped me a lot love you sir

[@toneandtighten]

You're very welcome, Rakshu Edits! I hope they help you! Thanks so much for your kind comment and sharing your experience with me!

[@Ramyapad19]

Needed this as my knee and leg and foot been paining sooooooooooooooooo much will do this for me love your channel soooooooooooooo much love your exercises sooooooooooooo much Thanks Ramya

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much as always for your support, Ramya! I hope you start to see improvements for your pains soon! 🙏🏼

[@ashleyzeiger2665]

Walking my puppy, slipped on black ice and my kneecap hit the sidewalk. This was back in March, I spoke with my best friend whose a nurse, followed her recommendations for resting and taking it easy. In April, I started working as a merchandiser, going down on my knees 5 to 7 times a day, started feeling more pain 3 weeks ago, and yesterday I felt the snap.

[@gomezg8497]

Damn that took long. Did u go to a doctor? How is ur knee now ur comment was since a year ago.. hope u are fine

[@ashleyzeiger2665]

@@gomezg8497 I made a full recovery, yes. Also stopped doing jobs that require me to bend and put weight on them. Much smoother sailing now :)

[@MaxPerekopskyy]

Seems like you partially tore it until u worked it so much that it tore completely

[@tenishahill7131]

Damm that sounds so damn painful bro

[@shegocrazy]

I've done both ACLs at different times. The 1st one was pretty obvious and it was eventually repaired. The 2nd one was looked at by both a GP and Physio and both thought it wasn't torn. When it didn't respond to treatment I got referred for an MRI and the ACL was found to be ruptured. That one was left as-is after consultation with a specialist.

[@toneandtighten]

Oh wow! What a story! Some people are lucky enough to be able to go through life without an ACL - sounds like you're one of them! Hamstring strength is crucial - be sure to strengthen your legs regularly. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@shegocrazy]

@@toneandtighten Been a gym goer ever since doing the 1st one! Really enjoy your tutorials.

[@clashwithjoy9919]

Really such a informative video😊

[@toneandtighten]

Glad you think so!

[@agnieszkamatuszewska654]

I'm from Poland on Europe and use your films sll the time.Thank you

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@stevegarcia9497]

My pain is on the inside of my knee and towards the front knee cap, would that rule out an ALC injury?

[@sarawatson8352]

What kind of injury would cause you to have pain on the outer knee and inner thigh when raising your leg and moving it inward? Example Placing ankle on opposite knee to put sock on. Or if you are laying and you cross cross your ankles, bad leg over good leg. Knee pain when straightening, standing, and walking?

[@adityamote4959]

Plz make video on the routine of whole day

[@ras5393]

££££

[@toneandtighten]

I'll see what I can do, Aditya! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@prachi3037]

Hi! My muscles are too tight and I feel too much pain because of that. My report also says likely partial tear ACL.

[@toneandtighten]

Sounds like you need to stretch and strengthen, P! I recommend you go to a local physical therapist; but the exercises in this video should give you an idea of what to do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqnIaKWNfZeJnMU Hope that helps!

[@prachi3037]

@@toneandtighten My knee area pains when I bend. So is it safe to do these exercises?

[@douglassnodgrass7002]

Thank you for subscribing to my channel. Live ya doctor

[@madanpalsingh1162]

Hello sir, i need your help. Sir I have cyst in my knee. Please tell me how can I fix it and how can I stop it from growing? Sir please, please, please help me.. Please give me tips... Thank you sir..

[@toneandtighten]

Depends on the nature of the cyst, Madan. Please consult a local doctor for the best plan of care for your unique needs. Good luck.

[@xpndblhero5170]

Just a little bit of advice, maybe look into hanging a blanket or backdrop to stop the echoes in an empty room when recording audio/video.... Also thanks for the information, I've been wondering about this same thing recently w/ my left knee.

[@toneandtighten]

I've tried it all for the audio - this was shot with a large blanket over some of my gym equipment. Thanks for the kind words and the support.

[@billarajesh5011]

Can u please suggest me some physical excercise s to after Acl surgery recovery

[@toneandtighten]

Each surgeon is different and each surgery is different. i can't make that general recommendation without a protocol from your surgeon. You need to be going to physical therapy and follow their advice for the treatment that is right for you.

[@billarajesh5011]

@@toneandtighten it's ok sir and Thank you ❤️

[@shariebrennan3888]

Thank you so much!! Very helpful ❤️‍🩹

[@toneandtighten]

You are very welcome, Sharie! I am glad this was helpful!

[@chiragr1900]

Hi i injured my knee while landing on group after spiking the ball during volleyball is it an acl injury

[@hunnybun2712]

I did a Shaun T dance video 3 months ago. Woke up the next morning with my right knee so sore. I rested it but that didn't help. Doctor sent me for xrays and said it was arthritis. Arthritis should not hurt this much. Went to a pain management doctor he says it's meniscus tear. I just want the swelling to go down so I can get back to my routine.

[@rdianea]

Thank gou. Felt some immediate relief. Are these exersizes also good for arthritc knees?

[@muhammadisa7361]

I got warn-up through that route and strength is beginning too accumulate in consistent.

[@Madison-bf4nn]

Do you have any videos about tearing your MPFL due to a patellar dislocation? Just had the reconstruction surgery, but there is very little information out there about that specific injury.

[@toneandtighten]

I don't have a specific video as that's such a unique injury, but the exercises in this video should be close to what you're after: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXTnIBqj7Rpnq8 (the first 4-5, anyway). As always the first thing you should be doing is following the treatment plan of your surgeon and physical therapist. Hope that helps!

[@fslakshay2577]

I always take your advice 👍

[@toneandtighten]

Thanks so much!

[@MaryOKC]

I am hearing popping now that the swelling has gone down but the pain is also at the medial of the meniscus which is where it was all swollen. Could I have a torn ACL and a torn meniscus? This is something I’ve suffered for40+ years on and off.. one ortho doc told me I had to quit running … he might be right if I want a better quality of life.

[@Meg-zq8uv]

Jared, A long time ago I tripped over a pallet backwards and I fell funny on my left knee and I heard a pop / felt a pop in it. It felt like it was unstable when I tried to get up from the fall. I suspect that I may have torn my ACL in my left knee. I’m not sure if it swelled up or not because I don’t swell up that easily. The bones are moving and shifting all over the place. It wakes me up at night. Ice seems to burn it and anything warm turns it fire engine red. I haven’t seen a doctor or orthopedic surgeon on it. Should I be concerned that I suspect that I may have torn my ACL?

[@brandoncrotch7643]

Hi sir.. I need your help.. Right now my right knee swell but its doesnt hurt.. Cuz 3 weeks ago... I lift a heavy object then i suddenly feel pain on it... But the pain and last only 1 weak but after that my knee swell and everytime ill apply onitment i can feel the popping sound what should i do sir... Thx

[@toneandtighten]

sounds like you might benefit from exercises similar to these, Brandon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32lZZ6qj6uAgKc Good luck, man!

[@shegocrazy]

You might have done damage to the cartilage. You have fluid on the knee for a reason so something is damaged. It might get better over time but it also might need a specialist to check.

[@brandoncrotch7643]

@@shegocrazy thx a lot...

[@brandoncrotch7643]

@@toneandtighten thank you for the help sir!

[@ashudz3554]

Sir Is there any exercise to fix this problem ??

[@toneandtighten]

Depends on a number of factors, Ashu. Most people need surgery to fix it; others do not. Exercises similar to these should help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqnIaKWNfZeJnMU Hope that helps!

[@NotSObored188]

After working at walmart stocking, having to be on my knees a lot ,I've had knee pain almost daily or weekly some days after work I almost cried bc of the pain. Sometimes my knee randomly bends or feels like itll go inwards if that makes since

[@abigaillynhubbard997]

I can't bend my knee at a 90 degree angle, it feels like there are rubber bands inside my knee ready to snap when I try--I cringed just watching this. Lol. I was bucked from my horse about a month ago & landed on the inside of my right knee with it bent at 90 degrees and face down. Nothing showed on xrays & CAT scan in ER. Followed up with ortho and he suspects ACL injury but I won't know until I have an MRI done on the 19th. Hoping to get some answers.

[@toneandtighten]

Sorry to hear that! I hope you find something out soon!

[@kaattzz]

Hi Abigail did you have an acl injury? Perhaps being torn? I had an injury while playing soccer and I’m on crutches and a knee brace rightnow. Same thing is happening to me where I can’t bend my knee. And I can’t really put much weight on my leg neither😪

[@brandt714]

My knee has been hurting for a bit over a year... I was working out doing jumping jacks and my right knee popped. Idk what happened but it's been bad ever since. My only thoughts are that Tae Kwon Doe and Marching band had made it worse... But I can't go to the doctor since I cannot drive myself

[@BRlGADE_KINGPIN]

Update?

[@skytectheemeraldcar6150]

Srry for being late but I think I injured my Acl but haven’t experienced any swelling or bruising Is this normal

[@toneandtighten]

ALL NEW Home Exercise Routine For ACL Injuries can be found at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npWxmIegnq-WnKc !!! I hope these videos help you to determine the cause of your knee pain and decide the next steps to take with it! Be sure to LIKE the video and COMMENT your experience below; and thanks so much for watching! 🙏🏼

[@jocypare6019]

I need help I felt my knee cap move and it is pulling a nerve to the wrong place making it swell and not letting me bend my leg or put any weight or letting me do any other movements other thank walking. What do you recommend. I have gotten an X-ray and mri and they tell me I am fine but I promise you I feel something is wrong

[@brandoncrotch7643]

Hi sir.... I find all your videos really really amazing and helpfull... Right now i experience swelling on my right knee without pain.... What does it mean sir?.. Last 3 weeks ago I experiences pain in my knee after I lift heavy objects.. Then after that I felt pain but not severe... It last the pain almost 1 week then after it get swell.. Until today without paon but everytime I apply ontment i feel the poppinv sound on it

[@sigma_pro9]

Pcl video

[@mamstrat3047]

I was told mine was torn and also off the bone. I had a reconstruction and now 13 years later I'm in serious pain again.

[@theretrowarden296]

I had the same, mine was completely torn as well as some other ligaments and I’ve been in a lot of pain for the better part of a year, and today I just had a pretty nasty fall and slammed my knee in a very awkward way, I feel your pain and hope it gets better

[@udokarejio2030]

When im sprinting, braking or trying to make a sharp turn, i get some sharp pain and over time i can no longer run as the pain is unbearable.. ive had hyper extensions too..

[@TomExwood]

Would this be a bad idea to try with a tibial plateau fracture?

[@oraexactainfotbal5209]

If I passed all these tests without seeing any changes, but the MRI shows a completely torn ligament? The clinical examination is without instability, but the MRI still shows the complete rupture.

[@__adi__.11]

I do not have any pain and swelling in my right knee but i have insatiably in my knee and i have an movement over the right then i sleep

[@WoW-ef9vn]

Hey this might be late comment but i was playing with my pupp jumping around and running and it just started hurting in the knee. Dont have any symptoms just hurt if i bend it but when i try walking it sometimes could hurt. Maybe im just paranoyed lol 😅

[@GUNNERZ584]

I injured my acl while playing football I had the ball then someone stepped on my shoes then I fell and while I was falling I heard a snap then a few weeks later my knee was getting more and more swollen

[@sukhwinderkaur3028]

While doing dance..I got injured..now I feelmy knee is swollen ...plz help to treat it

[@ethandewhirst6392]

Do you prefer epsiom salt, rolling or massage gun for recovery after a training session

[@sudheerashanilka8279]

When I fold my knee, it gives a sound like "tik...tik" what would be the reason for this?

[@guyincognito1985]

She missed a prime opportunity to get in a couple of sets of Chin Tucks while she was lying down during the Lachman's Test! 😲😁

[@minecraftable2293]

my knee collided with another persons knee

[@ameen2664]

Foottbaal 1:27

[@maheshkumara92]

Niec

[@toneandtighten]

Thank you! I hope you found it helpful!

[@udokarejio2030]

When im sprinting, braking or trying to make a sharp turn, i get some sharp pain and over time i can no longer run as the pain is unbearable.. ive had hyper extensions too..

[@benjaminbong9214]

go to a physician