Knee injuries can sideline anyone. Physical therapists are leading the way to ensure that people with knee ligament injuries, including competitive and recreational athletes, receive the best care to optimize their recovery. JOSPT and the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association first published clinical practice guidelines about knee ligament sprains in 2010. Now, revised guidelines in JOSPT's November 2017 issue provide updated recommendations based on best practices for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating knee ligament injuries. They also suggest how to determine when patients are ready to return to activities after injury. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2017;47(11):824. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0511.
Keywords: clinical practice; clinical practice guidelines; knee; knee ligament sprain; physical therapy; return to sport; sports.