What are the rehabilitation phases for an AC sprain?

Answer 1

Just in case you actually meant what you said, AC sprain, meaning acromioclavicular sprain (a joint in the shoulder), here is the answer:

Treatment includes pain and inflammation control (if the injury is acute) with ice, meds, sling, rest, and possibly taping of the shoulder. ROM (range of motion) exercises are usually implemented first, such as pendulum and active-assisted ROM. When the injury is no longer acute and ROM is full, strengthening will be added to the plan of care.

Length of time for rehab depends on the severity of the sprain. In a mild sprain, rehab could last less than a month. Moderate to severe sprains will take considerably longer.

Answer 2

I am assuming you are talking about your knee.

As in ACL or AC ligament of the knee.

Acute- Rest, Ice, Elavation, anti-inflamatory drugs and usually some sort of brace.

Post Acute - ultrasound, electrical stim, iontophoresis, massage and isometric exercises.

Rehab - gentle range of motion exercises. Eventually graduating up to weight bearing exercises. Expect a lot of discomfort during this period. Ibuprofen will become your new friend. You might have a "flare up" or two. Consider these bumps in the road to recovery.

If you are lucky you will rehab nicely and not need surgery.

Good luck .