Abstract
A 21-year-old male with a right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and right lateral meniscus repair was seen for physical therapy treatment for 20 sessions over 10 weeks at an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Treatment was provided by a physical therapy student with direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with girth measurements, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, goniometry, the Wells Criteria for deep vein thrombosis, observation of gait, the Lower Extremity Functional Scale, and patient report of participation and a plan of care was established. Main goals for the patient were to increase strength and range of motion, decrease pain and swelling, improve gait, and restore functional tasks to allow him to return to unrestricted work duties. Main interventions used were manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, modalities, patient education, and gait training. The patient improved strength, range of motion, gait mechanics, lower extremity function, and returned to unrestricted work duties. He was transferred to the care of another physical therapist to continue physical therapy until he was able to return to regular participation in competitive soccer.