A 29-year-old recreational basketball player presents two da…
A 29-year-old recreational basketball player presents two days after a confirmed partial ACL tear sustained during a pivot movement. The knee is visibly swollen, and the patient reports difficulty achieving full extension due to discomfort. The physician prescribes conservative management. Which of the following therapist-directed interventions is the most appropriate initial priority to protect the joint and facilitate early recovery?
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