Knee Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Knee Ligament Sprain

Richard C. Ritter, Michael J. Axe, Joseph J. Godges, David S. Logerstedt, Lynn Snyder-Mackler

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2010.0303

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this fourth set of clinical practice guidelines on knee ligament sprain, linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these practice guidelines is to describe evidence-based orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and provide recommendations for (1) examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and body structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, (2) interventions provided by physical therapists, (3) and assessment of outcome for common musculoskeletal disorders.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2010;40(4):A1-A37. doi:10.2519/jospt.2010.0303

KEY WORDS: APTA, clinical practice guidelines, ICD, ICF, Orthopaedic Section

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this fourth set of clinical practice guidelines on knee ligament sprain, linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).

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