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Hey, I had acl and surgery back in feb 2018. I completed the therapy but unfortunately I never got back to sports. Im having constant pop throughtout my work day nd my knee starts back swelling up. Do you think i tore something again? At this point i feel like all the money spent was a waste and temporary.
Hello, I just watched this video and I need some advice. I had my acl replaced and my meniscus sowed back together 10 months ago today, back on February 7th of this year. I still have not run or jumped once, but I do squats and leg exercises in the gym. I'm talking about repping 225 on squats, nothing too light. So I was wondering if. Do you think I could run and jump?
Please realize that once your knee has been opened up, no matter what you do, it will not be 100% as it was earlier and that is not a bad thing, it is just different. NOTHING IS LOST! Secondly, you don't need a 100% performance level on your knee. It's only the special forces, olympic atheletes etc who would need about 90% performance level. Normal "desk job and stay fit" category of people would require a max 50% only. My Doctor told me that the surgery is only about 20% and 80% of the journey back to normalcy is your physio. Some thumb rules are - 1. Do not miss your physio. It could be with a therapist or by yourself. You need to keep at it for years and make it a part of your life style. Be regular. 2. Trust your doctor - Give him/her honest feedback so that he can asses you well. 3. Stay lighter. If your are a heavy person, loose that weight and reduce the strain on your knee. Easier said than done, an alternative would be to workout out laying down so that there is no strain on your knee. It's been an year and I'm still recovering from the surgery but I'll make it.. and so will you. Cheers
I’m 47 years old and had a fully torn ACL. Doctor did a full reconstruction using hamstring from the same leg. Tough start to my recovery for the first month. It took about 4 weeks to get off the crutches but I persevered with the direction of a physiotherapist. It’s been 4.5 months since my surgery and for the last 4 weeks I have been jogging with intermittent running every 2 minutes for a total of 20 minutes about three times per week. I could probably do more if I pushed it. Also jumping and doing ladder drills regularly as part of my training. I work hard at it everyday for at least an hour using a specific regimen that has been regularly modified and prepared by my physiotherapist who shows me what to do and makes sure I’m doing it correctly. Knee still doesn’t feel “normal” but it is getting better and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
Hey ! I am from Algeria, i did an ACL + meniscus Surgery and i was allowed to jog by my physical therapist after 4.5 months .. it not that great yet, but im certainly feeling an improvement ! good luck everybody .
Had acl surgery 3 weeks ago, able to walk fine no worries, could put all my weight on it within a week and 90 degrees flex . Still working it every day building up strength
Belma S yea progress is coming along really well , as far as day to day activity’s it’s no problem however still months off returning to sports and it being strong enough
I had to get my acl, mcl, and meniscus all fixed I had surgery in November and now I’m in the 8th month going on 9 months July 1st. I’ve been running for a month now I’m lifting I’m jump roping and doing things of that nature going to physical therapy things started off very slow but now things are picking up so quick and I’m able to do so much. When I first started running and working out harder, it was sore on my off days. But now the soreness is gone I only have to deal with swelling and I ice everyday so that I can get pass the knee swelling stage as quick as possible. This experience has made me mentally strong and also has made my legs a lot stronger. Overall I’m blessed and happy to know that I’ll be 100% by august. I’m on the right track and for those who are scared or going through a lot of different problems continue to stay positive and work hard, yes it’ll be painful but it’s all mental and if you are able too push through you’ll be fine but always remember if it hurts to much stop immediately but discomfort and a little pain will come with it. In closing everyone heals differently, so if you aren’t making quick results stay with the course and always check in with you’re doctor because sometimes it isn’t our fault I’ve been told that when the surgery isn’t successful you’ll have a lot more problems then others so always keep a sound mind and ask questions to better you’re future ! Hope this helps all love everybody !
Hey bro.. i loved your comment.. it is really inspiring.. so i had a Bilateral(left and right)ACL Surgery and meniscus on the 22nd of july.. and it’s been 1 month and 20 days.. i have improved a lot.. but will all the exercises and everything i still don’t feel like i have been getting enough results even though my efforts are a lot.. like i exercise daily twice for 3 hours each.. My legs have become strong but still not strong enough according to me.. idk whether the exercises i am doing are right or wrong.. I just want to get back to the field and play again as soon as possible.. could you tell me you exercise routines and strategies or anything that could be useful to me? Thanks in advance!
Hey Andre I had an acl with meniscus, with patella graft, a year and a half ago. My knee still grinds and hurts when I extend it. Does your knee feel pretty much normal yet?
No problem glad that I can help during this covid situation it was hard to find PT and stuff So for the first few months UA-camd and googled a lot of stuff and did it on my own now I have a strength and conditioning trainer and basketball gym I go to on the regular. If you don’t have any of these type of resources the best bet would be to UA-cam and google stuff because there are a lot of things on the internet that will help!
My knee is 100% back to normal now. I’m in the gym and doing a lot of strength exercises. I know the grinding can be irritating but you have to keep extending and bending it so that over time it starts feeling normal trust the process and push through the discomfort that’s the only way it’ll feel normal again it’s not easy at all but with repetition you’ll get it!
I am 6 weeks from an acl reconstruction in australia. I was up and walking the next day and driving 3 days later post op. Recover is going great, feel can get full flex on my knee and cant wait till the physio allows me to start jogging. I have had my other acl done aswell 9 yrs ago and was cleared to return to sport 9 months post op.
I had an ACL in my left knee 2years ago and I returned to sports after 11month and that due to less practice. Unfortunately had another ACL/Meniscus in my right knee 4month ago and I feel that I can return back to sports in 6 to 7month as I am following the right rehab process. It is all about practice and training.
its been 4 1/2 months since my ACL/MCL surgery and I feel like I can run. I am jogging and doing squats and one leg calf raises with my recovering leg.
I am 4 months post acl surgery on my right leg and about 7 to 8 months post acl surgery on my left leg. I am beginning to jog once again but jumping on both legs is good but jumping and landing on my right leg is so bad but my left leg is very good but it's just crazy. So I know I can do this and everyone else can do this!
Im in my 7th month of ACl surgery + meniscus repair rehab....i just run a little maybe 10 min in my whole week after a warm-up and leg exercises. had done my first hiking 20 day ago....some time my leg get fatigued then i rest for one or 2 day. Thats my progress...I dont usually have pain... when there is some stiffness in my leg i do some stretching and its ok
Currently I completed 8 weeks of operation of my ACL surgery and fracture in tibia , I can get back my range of motion by 120° in 21 days , because after surgery one month is total bed rest suggested to me and then my recovery is good now and I feel I can become normal sooner because my physiotherapist address that my recovery is too good. I hope whoever goes under any type of surgery don't loose hope nd do proper exercise to regain your strength and believe me , you will become normal as soon as possible.
I'm 5 months post op.... I have started jogging .....can do squats and core exercises..... But I can't fully flex my knee.... It hurts a lot as though something is preventing it to go further Your thoughts and advice on this would help a lot
Brother I had a Complete Acl reconstruction and both meniscus repaired ... its the way you do ur exercise.,. My leg has got full motion ., like my heel touches my but while I do my exercises... and It’s just 2 ..1/2 month .. its the way u exercise and keep ur mind set ... stay positive for ur body works positive ... even now I got a little pain while I do that but eventually it will go off
I'm at the 1 year mark, and can finally start to walk (have normal gait) without awkwardness. I've been doing weight bearing exercise at the gym, and started to rock-climb (avoiding bouldering). My ultimate goal is to run many miles, but I haven't been able to run much at all. In terms of pain, I always have soreness and pain after exercising in the local knee area. And sometimes have swelling and stiffness. With rest, massage, and stretching, pain and stiffness usually improve. I keep a rolling pin at work, and when I have some extra time, I roll out my knee with the rolling pin and massage it. This helps bring good circulation to the knee and relieve some pain. I try to be mindful of proper form when walking around. Try to engage your quads when walking and not compensate with the other leg. The best thing is to listen your body. Everybody's knee is a little different.
I partially tore my ACL in February of 2018. They suggested I do physical therapy and maybe i could recover WITHOUT surgery. So I did that for 6 months thinking my knee was getting stronger. However, a week before tryouts I “retore” it and it felt like the way it did when I first injured it. Overall if you even have a partial tear, I suggest u getting surgery bc it’s not most likely not going to get better :’). I’m getting surgery this Friday hopefully all goes well
Hey, I am currently 3 and a half months post op for my acl surgery. I just wanted to let you know it gets better, you will get through this even though in the moment it might suck. I believe in you :)
Don’t worry Elena, I had surgery last sept. Thought it would never get back to 100% , Bit you will......IF... you listen to your doctor and your PT,,,,Do keep up with the exercise,,, But ..DONT ..over do the exercise,,, I thought the harder I worked the faster I would get back in shape,,Wrong! I ended up setting myself back a few weeks because I over worked my knee.. Work smart,, and you will be fine,,BTW- I could walk with my full weight on my leg( with a brace) when I came home the day of my surgery. BTW- I had a ruptured ACL, a torn mcl, torn minicus ,,and a compression fracture ,,
I'm 5 months post surgery, had ACL and PCL donor grafts. Also I had MCL reconnected. Still have a knee brace on and not exercising on instructions from the surgeon here in the UK. I am hoping I can get back to normal activities eventually but I have been strongly advised not to do any sporting activities for another 13 months for fear of damaging the allografts.
I had an acl tear after a moto incident and it’s been 10 weeks since I had my surgery. I had the allograft and now I’m in recovery. I did well in the beginning stages now at almost 3 months it seems to be at a stopping point in my recovery. It’s hard to put weight on it while doing body weight bearing exercises,lots of sharp pain in the front of the knee when doing those movements. I’m an active person and it’s frustrating me that it has seem to come to a head on my recovery. I want my quad to become stronger but the path that entails it to get stronger is what is painful. I have a routine from my PT that I’m following but it seems be a tug of war of feeling better then worse after my exercise. It’s was told to me this will take time and I’m not giving up but I’m afraid I won’t ever feel the normal I had before all this happened.
My name his Mohammed Hussain Irani I stay in India ,I have done my ACL reconstruction and meniscus on 8 November 2021 in how many days I can walk .. Dr Dominic D'Silva has done my surgery ,he has given me some excercise to do at home ,in how many days I can walk... properly...
I had an acl injury, after 1 month I am not able to walk perfectly, but I did not had an acl surgery. When I swing my leg side to side my leg feel like Iam having a gap in my leg. But I had MRI scan It did not shown any acl tear. Docter said I had little bit damage in my acl, mcl.
(Age 21) Post ACL surgery w/ hamstring graft day 10... Almost no pain but quite uncomfortable to the point of not being able to sleep. Stiches to be removed tomorrow
I’m three weeks post op. I had an ACL/PCL reconstruction w/ a meniscus resection and Baker cyst removal. I’ve never had a brace. I could fully weight bear immediately. I go to PT three times a week. It’s a struggle. But, don’t give up. I’m still dealing with lots of swelling & ICE is my boyfriend 🤣. I miss the gym. But, PT is definitely keeping me on my toes.
i had acl reconstruction and i didn’t need a brace as well i’m nearly 3 weeks and i already feel almost back to normal but i realize i still have a long way to go so i’m holding off.
I have zero issues ..i had menascre repair and acl reconstruction too.. its 3 and a half months..possitivity is key ...I went 32 kilometer walk on pilgrimage too...it gets stiffs at time ...but i hope slowly it willbe superfine
sir iam from India , it had been 7 months after my surgery !! still there tic sounds each time I bent it fully and pain in the left side of my right knee
I did my ACL and meniscus surgery on my both legs, left leg 20 months back and right leg 9 months back. I’m did my rehab process and now i’m lifting weights doing squats with heavy weights. But when I run i feel pain on my both knees. I realized my both knees started popping as well. Could you please advise what to be done to avoid knee pain.
I have started to run after 4 months, then thrice per week I walked the stairmaster; pressed 100 kg with my operated leg. Then after 5 1/2 months I tried jumping (5 jumps of 30 cm forward jumping)...had slight pain, stopped and for 3 weeks now I am still having some pain in and around the knee...I suppose it is a rerupture. I have already seen 3 Physiotherapists - all say no tear I have seen 3 Orhopedics - 2 say no tear , 1 says tear ....I am troubled...
Just was diagnosed with a full ACL tear after coming down on my leg playing basketball. It’s been a month since i hurt it, and I nearly have no pain. I work on my feet so getting this surgery will sideline me more than the actual tear has. Terrified to get the surgery and not be able to work for weeks or even months. Also have to decide on a date sooner than later due to my meniscus being at risk since my ACL is torn. Trying to stay optimistic though
I’m currently 9-weeks post-op with an ACL reconstruction using a Achilles’ tendon allograft. Recovery has been great, and I’m probably a couple of months “ahead” of where I should be. I am physically able to jog, jump, and do some cutting, although I know I’m not supposed to. The hard part for me is holding back, not returning to sports, and giving the graft time to heal. I think focusing on regaining muscle activation, walking, strength really early on, in the first week, has payed dividends in the recover. I also have been advancing the strength training portion as I’ve felt comfortable and haven’t felt pain or swelling by doing body weight squats progressing to barbell low bar back squats, RDL’s, Bulgarian split squats, steps ups, etc. All this said, I have been paying really close attention to body mechanics and form and haven’t been doing anything that overly stresses the graft, which most of the things I’ve mentioned shouldn’t if done properly. I have had a little bit of incision site pain and minor swelling occasionally, but all normal. My plan is to continue progressing the strength training gradually as long as there’s no pain or swelling while making sure focus on regaining muscle/strength balance between legs, and getting more into plyometrics in the next month or so, and heavier into return to sport drills (basketball for me) around month 4. But I feel like I am physically able to play at about 70-80% now (and have already dunked again off two feet) so I need to just be patient and not push it. I’m 32 and was pretty active with lifting weights and playing ball beforehand, and all I did was tear the ACL (no meniscus) so all that helps!
Had you faced any problem in moving knee inside after 9 months post surgery as i am facing a little problem and unstability while moving inside my knee
@@bobswansen7380 ima be getting surgery around next week and i skate and the doctor said i’d have to wait a year to get back and that’s just time i don’t have so i’m kinda tryn ask around to find out if i actually need to wait a year or not
Dear, sir I have ACL ligament surgery over 1 year but I doesn't walk properly..I had do not run...also I had doesn't work normally...I fell to much pain in my knee
Re tore acl and this time the meniscus after 7 months. I was training since 5 months, never had a problem never felt a problem and was full rehab, with that said, my question is what is the likeliness of me returning to soccer after this considering it didn’t work there first time
Ive had acl allograft/meniscus surg 12/11 approx 5 weeks ago. Ortho surgeon told me yesterday i wont be able to fast walk till probably 4 months out.. also mentioned 18 months full recovery. Long journey but gonna do it!! Also i am doing p/t one time per week due to cost. But i also do those exercises at least 1-2 times daily.... sounds like the info you provided and my ortho surgeon provided arent much different. Im very hopeful thanks for your informative videos
Hi Dr., It has been 4 weeks since I had my acl reconstruction but still there's a lot of swelling around my knee. Actually I can't even see my patella. It's all swelled up and I can't bend my knee much. How long will it take to bend my knee 90 degrees?
I had an ACL surgery on 2019, its been 17months . Can i do sprint running now. Should i do weight training first and then start running? When i normally run i feel little discomfort on my knee. What should i do sir?
Hi I'm from Colombia . I had to get ACL, this is my 2 week, but I'm feel sad becuase the doctor told me I have bloods clots in my calf. What can I do ? I'm taking some pills Eliquis 5 MG. My question why I got blood clots ?I'm 45 year old. I have stranger pain in the middle my knee, bit.its difficult my pain was in calf. Thank u. 😔
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It's been 6 months now I had minisus stitched abd ACL surgery And i can jump to an extent but not confident to run , I'm over weight I'm not risking much , giving my leg its own time or else i cannot handle another acl injury
why would a Doctorr tell the patient after ACL reconstruction that they will need to continue wearing a knee brace during any physical activity for the rest of their life? when my doctor said that, I just assumed it was standard for an ACL injury, I was pretty clueless at the time but he didn't mention any complications with the surgery and now I realize it's not normal to have to wear a brace forever so I wonder why he said that...? I got my flexibility and range of motion back just fine right away, and the physical therapy went just fine as far as I could tell. Although I was a bit frustrated with the fact that, for the strengthening exercises, the physical therapists seemed intent on doing them at an intensity that would seem more appropriate for an 80 year old woman! I was early 20's and male, I was obese and out of shape so I'm sure that was a big part of it but they had me doing exercises in sets of 10 reps at an intensity level that I could've done sets of 1000 reps all day long, and they didn't want to listen to my feedback about that.
Hi Doctor, Thanks for the awesome videos. I had ACL reconstruction 6 years ago. I stopped the exercising just 3 months after surgery. I had pain doing exercises so I stopped it and got back to normal routine. I still have lots of pain when I sit at some position bending my knees. Is it possible if I do the post ACL exercises will it still work to get back ligament strength ? If not are there any specific exercises to get rid of pain ? Thanks Nithish
Hey, read your comment. Im 6 months post surgery, i havent startrd running yet, so i was seeing if you could share your experience to me. When did you start running?
For allograft knee surgery and 11 mm menisicus lateral repair, when can i go back to my job i am working as alarm technician most of the time intensive labor.
Hi, I dont need the surgery as per the doctor. The pain is much lesser than in the past. But how soon can I run and what do I do strengthen the muscles
Jan 9th suffered fracture on my left knee. Diagnosis: split depressed antero medial condyle. Surgery done with titanium plate and screws. When can I return to sports?
When can I begin jogging after a full Mcl tear and full Pcl tear without surgery? Anyone with experience or who had similar injury please feel free to answer!
I want to join GYM its been about a year since my ACL surgery. I walk a little for the day just for my routie work, I have stopped my PT after two of I have started the PT, since then I have had no physical activity to strengthen my Leg. Can I join the GYM to strengthen my Leg?
Hi Idid my acl surgery 2 months later now i feeling some swallow over their and when am bending by knew some sounds are coming like tik tik i don't know what i do please help me
doc i have a question. i had an acl surgery last last week and it is 2weeks and 5days now,but i walk normally but i am using knee brace and excercise a lot like bending my foot about 140degrees and walking a lot..my question is it is okay to do that?or isn't that dangerous for my surgery because it might have side effects?
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1 week post ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, can almost straighten leg, can bend roughly 90 degrees walking without crutches(with a limp obviously), after reading about the surgery I feel like I am recovering to quickly? Should I be taking it easy or pushing it and doing as much as I can without pain?
Hi, I have my third knee surgery behind me. Second ACL reconstruction. This time with both meniscus repaired. I am now exactly two months post op. I can jog, jump, squat... After reading how slow the process should be I was afraid about the same thing: is it too soon?. But not even one PT told me "stop" or "don't do it". I look even forward to do jiu-jitsu in a month again. Of course, just some specific drills without sparring. It's anyways all in your head. Listen to your body and don't do anything through pain. I see it this way: if your body lets you walk, you walk. You don't set back and sit on your butt waiting for someone to give you green light to walk. On the other hand, if your body says 'don't squat', it's a perfect time to stop squatting. Hope you got my point and understood my broken English:) I am a sportsman but not a specialist in injuries so don't take my advice as from a professional :) wish you a good recovery
Mateo Brekalo thanks for your reply, that’s exactly what I thought, do whatever I’m comfortable doing and be smart to not push things to far! Everyone keeps telling me slow down but at the end of the day we know our own limitations by the signs out body shows us
Hey doc.i had ACL surgery 4 months ago. Recovery is quite better but when I try to run or walk fast then my knee is not responding properly pls suggest me some good exercise and more....
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I started walking without walker within 2-2 and a half week or so, and after 1 month I'm capable of walking close no normal, but every now and then I get my hamstring accidentally pulled due to slipping on the floor or getting a jerk which causes alot of pain in the hamstring part, what can I do for that?
Hello Dr. David Geier, I had ACL reconstruction in France the 21st of June. So its been about 3.5 months. I did physical therapy for about two months after the surgery, then I had to move to Germany. For the moment, I do not have the ability to see a doctor or physical therapist here. I feel like I am moving backwards. I am a soccer player and really want to be able to play again soon. I have a bike, but my biggest problem is motivation. I feel like every time I try to do the exercises on my own and go biking, it hurts afterwards; whereas, with my PT, it felt fine. I would like to start running, but I am worried that I am not ready, since even when I do exercises like single leg squats, it really hurts. What do you think I should do?
I'm about 4 months now, feeling great! Maybe i will start to jog now. But sadly my flexion[RoM] wasn't that normal like it used before due to my graft B-T-B , my knee had limitation for about 6 inches i guess.
Hi Doctor . I had my surgery 9 months ago and I’m still not able to run . I’m able to jog but I’m still not able to get the full motion yet . My surgeon says that it could take 12 months to get full motion . Kindly advice .
@@santoshmarimuthu8040 My leg is still a bit smaller than my other leg but as it gets stronger it feels better than ever and I can do some light running if I want, though I'm holding off until the muscles have fully grown back to match my other leg : ) I can bike as far as I like without it being sore, and I walk normally now!
Hi, this is Abhilash Kumar from Australia and I have my acl, miniscus surgery done 3 weeks ago and my surgeon has used lars ligament as I am a sports athlete and I am doing good so far and I just wanted to know how long it may take to get back to sports..
I have gone through from acl surgery 4 months back but I can't run and also i can't walk fast what to do i am a soccer player when can I get back to sports.
I had acl surgery before 11 month ! Until now i could nt run .. coz my quadriceps is not recovered aftr the surgery ! When i take stairs i do hav lil pain ... so surgeon and physio told to concentrate on weight training for legs .. i missed many rehabs daily exercise due to work... iam 6ft and 92 kg in weight .. pls suggest me any rehab process
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hey doc, I had surgery on my acl and meniscus last christmas and im into my 4th month post op. I feel really good and am starting to do football specific drills without pads. Jumping is right now my main issue since i dont feel confident. I am not doing full sprints either, Im working at maybe 60%. Should I push for more or should I stop doing as much? My biggest question is when can I start doing football exercises that iclude light tackling and blocking?
I got injured my left leg with Completely ACL tear 1year before and some pain on right leg also from 3 months,I not gone for surgery can I take surgery are not sir suggest me..please
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Had surgery Aug 13th. Significant atrophy. I feel when I weight bare that my pettella locks up. Is this common? BPB Graft Acl reconstruction with no other interventions.
It’s been 6months since I had a partial tear acl and I didn’t undergo surgery and I feel like i cannot run as of now. What will I do so that I can go back to sports?
Sir pls tell me..I injured last week ,in MRI test MPFL complete tear and acl subacute tear..Also cartilage cracks shown..My doctor suggest me for plaster for 6 weeks..Pls help me advise for t same...m waiting..Thanks..
I'm 8 months post op, acl and meniscus surgery... I still cant stand up straight without stretching my leg for +-10min and have a lot of pain when I try to run. I had physio for 5 months after the surgery 3 times a week, stopped physio as the doctor said this is how good it will get for me ?? Im 29 male and was really active before the injury, is there anything I can do to get back to normal? I'm beginning to feel hopeless and its depressing.
Dear I had an ACL and Meniscous sergery on 18th of April 2018 and till now I feel pain in my meniscous and can't run could you give me your advice why this is happening to me ?
Sir it's almost my 10 month I have Acl injuries recover but now I have started gym for rehabilitation but as I work on my legs mean did the exercise it start panic and one think more sir could I use treadmill for running or not kindly suggest me I am a climber but now a days I am suffering from ACL injury,my ACL surgery was did in the month of Feb 2020 almost,dear sir what could you suggest for me I will waiting for your response, thank you..
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Hii Dr. David Thanks for such informative video and making it available so easily. Recently I have met an accident and got injury in my knee. My leg movement is severely hampered due injury in ALP and neurons. Please share your advice over that and suggest when will I recover? Thanks
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Dr. David Geier sir acl surgery after hw many months want I should normally walk
Do you know if you ever get full bend back in the knee I'm close but can't quite sit on my heels I'm about 2 inch off I'm 5 month post surgery
I'm 5 months post surgery I had MCL bridged and ACL reconstructed with hamstring graft will I get full bend back if so what exercise am I missing out
Hey, I had acl and surgery back in feb 2018. I completed the therapy but unfortunately I never got back to sports. Im having constant pop throughtout my work day nd my knee starts back swelling up. Do you think i tore something again? At this point i feel like all the money spent was a waste and temporary.
Hello, I just watched this video and I need some advice. I had my acl replaced and my meniscus sowed back together 10 months ago today, back on February 7th of this year. I still have not run or jumped once, but I do squats and leg exercises in the gym. I'm talking about repping 225 on squats, nothing too light. So I was wondering if. Do you think I could run and jump?
Please realize that once your knee has been opened up, no matter what you do, it will not be 100% as it was earlier and that is not a bad thing, it is just different. NOTHING IS LOST!
Secondly, you don't need a 100% performance level on your knee. It's only the special forces, olympic atheletes etc who would need about 90% performance level. Normal "desk job and stay fit" category of people would require a max 50% only.
My Doctor told me that the surgery is only about 20% and 80% of the journey back to normalcy is your physio.
Some thumb rules are -
1. Do not miss your physio. It could be with a therapist or by yourself. You need to keep at it for years and make it a part of your life style. Be regular.
2. Trust your doctor - Give him/her honest feedback so that he can asses you well.
3. Stay lighter. If your are a heavy person, loose that weight and reduce the strain on your knee. Easier said than done, an alternative would be to workout out laying down so that there is no strain on your knee.
It's been an year and I'm still recovering from the surgery but I'll make it.. and so will you. Cheers
I’m 47 years old and had a fully torn ACL. Doctor did a full reconstruction using hamstring from the same leg. Tough start to my recovery for the first month. It took about 4 weeks to get off the crutches but I persevered with the direction of a physiotherapist. It’s been 4.5 months since my surgery and for the last 4 weeks I have been jogging with intermittent running every 2 minutes for a total of 20 minutes about three times per week. I could probably do more if I pushed it. Also jumping and doing ladder drills regularly as part of my training. I work hard at it everyday for at least an hour using a specific regimen that has been regularly modified and prepared by my physiotherapist who shows me what to do and makes sure I’m doing it correctly. Knee still doesn’t feel “normal” but it is getting better and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.
Stevo's World how are you doing now after about a year? Running again and how far can you go without pain?
Hey man I'm 29 and just have ACl reconstruction surgury with my hamstring also, anychance I can ask you some hamstring specific questions?
Hey ! I am from Algeria, i did an ACL + meniscus Surgery and i was allowed to jog by my physical therapist after 4.5 months .. it not that great yet, but im certainly feeling an improvement ! good luck everybody .
Had acl surgery 3 weeks ago, able to walk fine no worries, could put all my weight on it within a week and 90 degrees flex . Still working it every day building up strength
Sage Redditt sup, how have u been holding up?
Belma S yea progress is coming along really well , as far as day to day activity’s it’s no problem however still months off returning to sports and it being strong enough
@@sageredditt6634 How are you doing now?
@@abhaysharma7082 I’m doing great ! It’s made a full recovery and I’m able to use it for sports and pivoting movements no issues at all!
@@sageredditt6634 That's great to hear! I hope I can make the same recovery :)
Currently in 2 months PO doing walking and biking everyday, was told after three months I can run during PT.
I’m in my 1 moths after my acl op and I’m doing waliking and biking everyday, my knee is good, probably I will jogging at the 2 months...
I had to get my acl, mcl, and meniscus all fixed I had surgery in November and now I’m in the 8th month going on 9 months July 1st. I’ve been running for a month now I’m lifting I’m jump roping and doing things of that nature going to physical therapy things started off very slow but now things are picking up so quick and I’m able to do so much. When I first started running and working out harder, it was sore on my off days. But now the soreness is gone I only have to deal with swelling and I ice everyday so that I can get pass the knee swelling stage as quick as possible. This experience has made me mentally strong and also has made my legs a lot stronger. Overall I’m blessed and happy to know that I’ll be 100% by august. I’m on the right track and for those who are scared or going through a lot of different problems continue to stay positive and work hard, yes it’ll be painful but it’s all mental and if you are able too push through you’ll be fine but always remember if it hurts to much stop immediately but discomfort and a little pain will come with it. In closing everyone heals differently, so if you aren’t making quick results stay with the course and always check in with you’re doctor because sometimes it isn’t our fault I’ve been told that when the surgery isn’t successful you’ll have a lot more problems then others so always keep a sound mind and ask questions to better you’re future ! Hope this helps all love everybody !
Hey bro.. i loved your comment.. it is really inspiring.. so i had a Bilateral(left and right)ACL Surgery and meniscus on the 22nd of july.. and it’s been 1 month and 20 days.. i have improved a lot.. but will all the exercises and everything i still don’t feel like i have been getting enough results even though my efforts are a lot.. like i exercise daily twice for 3 hours each.. My legs have become strong but still not strong enough according to me.. idk whether the exercises i am doing are right or wrong.. I just want to get back to the field and play again as soon as possible.. could you tell me you exercise routines and strategies or anything that could be useful to me? Thanks in advance!
Hey Andre I had an acl with meniscus, with patella graft, a year and a half ago. My knee still grinds and hurts when I extend it. Does your knee feel pretty much normal yet?
No problem glad that I can help during this covid situation it was hard to find PT and stuff So for the first few months UA-camd and googled a lot of stuff and did it on my own now I have a strength and conditioning trainer and basketball gym I go to on the regular. If you don’t have any of these type of resources the best bet would be to UA-cam and google stuff because there are a lot of things on the internet that will help!
My knee is 100% back to normal now. I’m in the gym and doing a lot of strength exercises. I know the grinding can be irritating but you have to keep extending and bending it so that over time it starts feeling normal trust the process and push through the discomfort that’s the only way it’ll feel normal again it’s not easy at all but with repetition you’ll get it!
I am 6 weeks from an acl reconstruction in australia. I was up and walking the next day and driving 3 days later post op. Recover is going great, feel can get full flex on my knee and cant wait till the physio allows me to start jogging. I have had my other acl done aswell 9 yrs ago and was cleared to return to sport 9 months post op.
It’s been since 6 months since I had MCL and ACL surgery. Im able to walk better however can’t run or climb stairs easily.
How are u doing nw
I had an ACL in my left knee 2years ago and I returned to sports after 11month and that due to less practice. Unfortunately had another ACL/Meniscus in my right knee 4month ago and I feel that I can return back to sports in 6 to 7month as I am following the right rehab process. It is all about practice and training.
its been 4 1/2 months since my ACL/MCL surgery and I feel like I can run. I am jogging and doing squats and one leg calf raises with my recovering leg.
I am 4 months post acl surgery on my right leg and about 7 to 8 months post acl surgery on my left leg. I am beginning to jog once again but jumping on both legs is good but jumping and landing on my right leg is so bad but my left leg is very good but it's just crazy. So I know I can do this and everyone else can do this!
Im in my 7th month of ACl surgery + meniscus repair rehab....i just run a little maybe 10 min in my whole week after a warm-up and leg exercises. had done my first hiking 20 day ago....some time my leg get fatigued then i rest for one or 2 day. Thats my progress...I dont usually have pain... when there is some stiffness in my leg i do some stretching and its ok
I've strengthening issue regarding my knee
how can I get face to face contact with you sir
Currently I completed 8 weeks of operation of my ACL surgery and fracture in tibia , I can get back my range of motion by 120° in 21 days , because after surgery one month is total bed rest suggested to me and then my recovery is good now and I feel I can become normal sooner because my physiotherapist address that my recovery is too good.
I hope whoever goes under any type of surgery don't loose hope nd do proper exercise to regain your strength and believe me , you will become normal as soon as possible.
Yesterday was awesome my first run
Any update on ur condition mate??
Nash Akmad he passed away. I’m sorry
@@jorgecrawford7419 😂
I'm 5 months post op.... I have started jogging .....can do squats and core exercises..... But I can't fully flex my knee.... It hurts a lot as though something is preventing it to go further
Your thoughts and advice on this would help a lot
You cant bend full you are knee like you are normal knee thats is natural mine too i have acl reconstruction now 3 month my surgery
Keep pressing ur knee ( the exercise u do during physio ) when ur on ur bed
Ur keg should get straight or else it's a problem
Brother I had a Complete Acl reconstruction and both meniscus repaired ... its the way you do ur exercise.,. My leg has got full motion ., like my heel touches my but while I do my exercises... and It’s just 2 ..1/2 month .. its the way u exercise and keep ur mind set ... stay positive for ur body works positive ... even now I got a little pain while I do that but eventually it will go off
I'm at the 1 year mark, and can finally start to walk (have normal gait) without awkwardness. I've been doing weight bearing exercise at the gym, and started to rock-climb (avoiding bouldering). My ultimate goal is to run many miles, but I haven't been able to run much at all.
In terms of pain, I always have soreness and pain after exercising in the local knee area. And sometimes have swelling and stiffness. With rest, massage, and stretching, pain and stiffness usually improve. I keep a rolling pin at work, and when I have some extra time, I roll out my knee with the rolling pin and massage it. This helps bring good circulation to the knee and relieve some pain. I try to be mindful of proper form when walking around. Try to engage your quads when walking and not compensate with the other leg.
The best thing is to listen your body. Everybody's knee is a little different.
Hai iam at the 1 year mark and cant run and stiffness in knee help me out
Can you run now ?
I partially tore my ACL in February of 2018. They suggested I do physical therapy and maybe i could recover WITHOUT surgery. So I did that for 6 months thinking my knee was getting stronger. However, a week before tryouts I “retore” it and it felt like the way it did when I first injured it. Overall if you even have a partial tear, I suggest u getting surgery bc it’s not most likely not going to get better :’). I’m getting surgery this Friday hopefully all goes well
Thanks! Good luck!
I am also going to have that surgery tomorrow.....had a partial tear now that turned into full tear.....just hope things will get better after that
Priya Pandey me too good luck on your road to recovery!!
My surgery is next month. I really can't imagine waiting a year to be 100%! This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me ughh
Hey, I am currently 3 and a half months post op for my acl surgery. I just wanted to let you know it gets better, you will get through this even though in the moment it might suck. I believe in you :)
@@foxford4205 THANK YOU SO MUCH!! It's been three weeks so far and I am feeling more positive. Thank you so much for the uplifting words!
Don’t worry Elena, I had surgery last sept. Thought it would never get back to 100% , Bit you will......IF... you listen to your doctor and your PT,,,,Do keep up with the exercise,,, But ..DONT ..over do the exercise,,, I thought the harder I worked the faster I would get back in shape,,Wrong! I ended up setting myself back a few weeks because I over worked my knee.. Work smart,, and you will be fine,,BTW- I could walk with my full weight on my leg( with a brace) when I came home the day of my surgery. BTW- I had a ruptured ACL, a torn mcl, torn minicus ,,and a compression fracture ,,
I'm 5 months post surgery, had ACL and PCL donor grafts. Also I had MCL reconnected. Still have a knee brace on and not exercising on instructions from the surgeon here in the UK. I am hoping I can get back to normal activities eventually but I have been strongly advised not to do any sporting activities for another 13 months for fear of damaging the allografts.
I had an acl tear after a moto incident and it’s been 10 weeks since I had my surgery. I had the allograft and now I’m in recovery.
I did well in the beginning stages now at almost 3 months it seems to be at a stopping point in my recovery. It’s hard to put weight on it while doing body weight bearing exercises,lots of sharp pain in the front of the knee when doing those movements. I’m an active person and it’s frustrating me that it has seem to come to a head on my recovery.
I want my quad to become stronger but the path that entails it to get stronger is what is painful. I have a routine from my PT that I’m following but it seems be a tug of war of feeling better then worse after my exercise.
It’s was told to me this will take time and I’m not giving up but I’m afraid I won’t ever feel the normal I had before all this happened.
My name his Mohammed Hussain Irani I stay in India ,I have done my ACL reconstruction and meniscus on 8 November 2021 in how many days I can walk .. Dr Dominic D'Silva has done my surgery ,he has given me some excercise to do at home ,in how many days I can walk... properly...
I had an acl injury, after 1 month I am not able to walk perfectly, but I did not had an acl surgery. When I swing my leg side to side my leg feel like Iam having a gap in my leg. But I had MRI scan It did not shown any acl tear. Docter said I had little bit damage in my acl, mcl.
(Age 21) Post ACL surgery w/ hamstring graft day 10... Almost no pain but quite uncomfortable to the point of not being able to sleep. Stiches to be removed tomorrow
How do u feel now
I’m three weeks post op. I had an ACL/PCL reconstruction w/ a meniscus resection and Baker cyst removal. I’ve never had a brace. I could fully weight bear immediately. I go to PT three times a week. It’s a struggle. But, don’t give up. I’m still dealing with lots of swelling & ICE is my boyfriend 🤣. I miss the gym. But, PT is definitely keeping me on my toes.
i had acl reconstruction and i didn’t need a brace as well i’m nearly 3 weeks and i already feel almost back to normal but i realize i still have a long way to go so i’m holding off.
How is it now?
I have zero issues ..i had menascre repair and acl reconstruction too..
its 3 and a half months..possitivity is key ...I went 32 kilometer walk on pilgrimage too...it gets stiffs at time ...but i hope slowly it willbe superfine
Hey..where did you got your knee operated ?
sir iam from India , it had been 7 months after my surgery !! still there tic sounds each time I bent it fully and pain in the left side of my right knee
Same bro but 4 month is running for me
I think meniscus tear. What dr tell u
r u tamil
No. But i know
tamil theriyuma
I feel inching and swelling where the opration done .i did Acl surgery 11 month ago
I did my ACL and meniscus surgery on my both legs, left leg 20 months back and right leg 9 months back. I’m did my rehab process and now i’m lifting weights doing squats with heavy weights. But when I run i feel pain on my both knees. I realized my both knees started popping as well. Could you please advise what to be done to avoid knee pain.
I have started to run after 4 months, then thrice per week I walked the stairmaster; pressed 100 kg with my operated leg.
Then after 5 1/2 months I tried jumping (5 jumps of 30 cm forward jumping)...had slight pain, stopped and for 3 weeks now I am still having some pain in and around the knee...I suppose it is a rerupture.
I have already seen 3 Physiotherapists - all say no tear
I have seen 3 Orhopedics - 2 say no tear , 1 says tear
....I am troubled...
Sir when can I start cycling after surgery
Just was diagnosed with a full ACL tear after coming down on my leg playing basketball.
It’s been a month since i hurt it, and I nearly have no pain. I work on my feet so getting this surgery will sideline me more than the actual tear has. Terrified to get the surgery and not be able to work for weeks or even months.
Also have to decide on a date sooner than later due to my meniscus being at risk since my ACL is torn. Trying to stay optimistic though
If you have a physical job it’s going to be months
It’s been 2 years and I’m jogging again. It’s because of babying my knee all this time
Week one on ACL and meniscus surgery….worst part is the constipation and sleeping
I practice karate holding 3dan black belt, in my left leg ACL grrade 3 surgery have been done. I am bit afraid.
Single or double bundle bro ???
I’m currently 9-weeks post-op with an ACL reconstruction using a Achilles’ tendon allograft. Recovery has been great, and I’m probably a couple of months “ahead” of where I should be. I am physically able to jog, jump, and do some cutting, although I know I’m not supposed to. The hard part for me is holding back, not returning to sports, and giving the graft time to heal. I think focusing on regaining muscle activation, walking, strength really early on, in the first week, has payed dividends in the recover. I also have been advancing the strength training portion as I’ve felt comfortable and haven’t felt pain or swelling by doing body weight squats progressing to barbell low bar back squats, RDL’s, Bulgarian split squats, steps ups, etc. All this said, I have been paying really close attention to body mechanics and form and haven’t been doing anything that overly stresses the graft, which most of the things I’ve mentioned shouldn’t if done properly. I have had a little bit of incision site pain and minor swelling occasionally, but all normal. My plan is to continue progressing the strength training gradually as long as there’s no pain or swelling while making sure focus on regaining muscle/strength balance between legs, and getting more into plyometrics in the next month or so, and heavier into return to sport drills (basketball for me) around month 4. But I feel like I am physically able to play at about 70-80% now (and have already dunked again off two feet) so I need to just be patient and not push it. I’m 32 and was pretty active with lifting weights and playing ball beforehand, and all I did was tear the ACL (no meniscus) so all that helps!
Had you faced any problem in moving knee inside after 9 months post surgery as i am facing a little problem and unstability while moving inside my knee
Im at 4 months now and i realllyy wanne run again, but im afraid of trying to run...
My knee feels fine, but i dont wanne mess anything up
have you gone back to normal activities? or do you actually have to wait a year
@@yoeyvalencia8000 i do my averyday activies, walk to school, ride a bike, go up stairs😅
@@yoeyvalencia8000 but i feel that running might be a bit to much, so imma wait 1 month. Just to be sure
@@bobswansen7380 ima be getting surgery around next week and i skate and the doctor said i’d have to wait a year to get back and that’s just time i don’t have so i’m kinda tryn ask around to find out if i actually need to wait a year or not
@@yoeyvalencia8000 skating is very intens, for that i would wait a year. Trust me
Dear, sir I have ACL ligament surgery over 1 year but I doesn't walk properly..I had do not run...also I had doesn't work normally...I fell to much pain in my knee
Hello doc please what are the food you can eat that can help you
This is my 5th month and now i can jog and jump with no pain at all. But no lateral movement
Re tore acl and this time the meniscus after 7 months. I was training since 5 months, never had a problem never felt a problem and was full rehab, with that said, my question is what is the likeliness of me returning to soccer after this considering it didn’t work there first time
Adam Mancini two years
I didn’t have a surgery but then when I run I feel pains on top of the knee cap and also I can’t turn fully
Ive had acl allograft/meniscus surg 12/11 approx 5 weeks ago. Ortho surgeon told me yesterday i wont be able to fast walk till probably 4 months out.. also mentioned 18 months full recovery. Long journey but gonna do it!! Also i am doing p/t one time per week due to cost. But i also do those exercises at least 1-2 times daily.... sounds like the info you provided and my ortho surgeon provided arent much different. Im very hopeful thanks for your informative videos
Hi Dr., It has been 4 weeks since I had my acl reconstruction but still there's a lot of swelling around my knee. Actually I can't even see my patella. It's all swelled up and I can't bend my knee much. How long will it take to bend my knee 90 degrees?
Sweta Sharma hi there I’m 3 months post op and I’m just getting to a full bend. It’s difficult but you will get there just stay on your exercises..
You should have flexion to 90deg by 2 to 3 weeks unless it’s multi ligament....4 weeks is already too long. Check with your ortho and physio
I had an ACL surgery on 2019, its been 17months . Can i do sprint running now. Should i do weight training first and then start running? When i normally run i feel little discomfort on my knee. What should i do sir?
I start to run after 2 months and practice futboll but always try to be careful
I had ACL reconstruction surgery and partial later meniscalectomy five days before .today I feel numness from below my knee to untill my ankle
Hi I'm from Colombia . I had to get ACL, this is my 2 week, but I'm feel sad becuase the doctor told me I have bloods clots in my calf. What can I do ? I'm taking some pills Eliquis 5 MG. My question why I got blood clots ?I'm 45 year old. I have stranger pain in the middle my knee, bit.its difficult my pain was in calf. Thank u. 😔
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@@DrDavidGeier thanks you. Dr. It's ok
It's been 6 months now
I had minisus stitched abd ACL surgery
And i can jump to an extent but not confident to run , I'm over weight I'm not risking much , giving my leg its own time or else i cannot handle another acl injury
Hey! Im y months post surgery,im not confident to run too. Can you share with me your experience please?
Do you have a Video about ligament injury in ankle of left feet ? I Only overstretched on 2. February but still have Problems.
why would a Doctorr tell the patient after ACL reconstruction that they will need to continue wearing a knee brace during any physical activity for the rest of their life? when my doctor said that, I just assumed it was standard for an ACL injury, I was pretty clueless at the time but he didn't mention any complications with the surgery and now I realize it's not normal to have to wear a brace forever so I wonder why he said that...?
I got my flexibility and range of motion back just fine right away, and the physical therapy went just fine as far as I could tell. Although I was a bit frustrated with the fact that, for the strengthening exercises, the physical therapists seemed intent on doing them at an intensity that would seem more appropriate for an 80 year old woman! I was early 20's and male, I was obese and out of shape so I'm sure that was a big part of it but they had me doing exercises in sets of 10 reps at an intensity level that I could've done sets of 1000 reps all day long, and they didn't want to listen to my feedback about that.
Bro i've been runnning and stuff and i kinda look weird when i run. It kinda looks like i have a limp when i run.
Hi Doctor,
Thanks for the awesome videos.
I had ACL reconstruction 6 years ago. I stopped the exercising just 3 months after surgery. I had pain doing exercises so I stopped it and got back to normal routine. I still have lots of pain when I sit at some position bending my knees.
Is it possible if I do the post ACL exercises will it still work to get back ligament strength ? If not are there any specific exercises to get rid of pain ?
Thanks
Nithish
I had surgery around forever 1 year but I can’t run also play football .. I would like get back to football pls
My ACL surgery 7mont but I can not run..what I do sir ? Plzz say something
Hey, read your comment. Im 6 months post surgery, i havent startrd running yet, so i was seeing if you could share your experience to me. When did you start running?
After 2 year of ACL surgery ...I m not able to run.... please give me advice
For allograft knee surgery and 11 mm menisicus lateral repair, when can i go back to my job i am working as alarm technician most of the time intensive labor.
Hi, I dont need the surgery as per the doctor. The pain is much lesser than in the past. But how soon can I run and what do I do strengthen the muscles
Jan 9th suffered fracture on my left knee. Diagnosis: split depressed antero medial condyle. Surgery done with titanium plate and screws. When can I return to sports?
Hi did u return to sports i also had the same fracture
When can I begin jogging after a full Mcl tear and full Pcl tear without surgery? Anyone with experience or who had similar injury please feel free to answer!
I had same, i was stupid, i did RICE therapy, and join again sports, after I hurt my catlage, now I did surgery, better for you go to surgery..
I want to join GYM its been about a year since my ACL surgery. I walk a little for the day just for my routie work, I have stopped my PT after two of I have started the PT, since then I have had no physical activity to strengthen my Leg. Can I join the GYM to strengthen my Leg?
Hi
Idid my acl surgery 2 months later now i feeling some swallow over their and when am bending by knew some sounds are coming like tik tik i don't know what i do please help me
Bro you clear and fine now??
doc i have a question. i had an acl surgery last last week and it is 2weeks and 5days now,but i walk normally but i am using knee brace and excercise a lot like bending my foot about 140degrees and walking a lot..my question is it is okay to do that?or isn't that dangerous for my surgery because it might have side effects?
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1 week post ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, can almost straighten leg, can bend roughly 90 degrees walking without crutches(with a limp obviously), after reading about the surgery I feel like I am recovering to quickly? Should I be taking it easy or pushing it and doing as much as I can without pain?
Hi, I have my third knee surgery behind me. Second ACL reconstruction. This time with both meniscus repaired. I am now exactly two months post op. I can jog, jump, squat... After reading how slow the process should be I was afraid about the same thing: is it too soon?. But not even one PT told me "stop" or "don't do it". I look even forward to do jiu-jitsu in a month again. Of course, just some specific drills without sparring. It's anyways all in your head. Listen to your body and don't do anything through pain. I see it this way: if your body lets you walk, you walk. You don't set back and sit on your butt waiting for someone to give you green light to walk. On the other hand, if your body says 'don't squat', it's a perfect time to stop squatting.
Hope you got my point and understood my broken English:) I am a sportsman but not a specialist in injuries so don't take my advice as from a professional :) wish you a good recovery
Mateo Brekalo thanks for your reply, that’s exactly what I thought, do whatever I’m comfortable doing and be smart to not push things to far! Everyone keeps telling me slow down but at the end of the day we know our own limitations by the signs out body shows us
Hey doc.i had ACL surgery 4 months ago. Recovery is quite better but when I try to run or walk fast then my knee is not responding properly pls suggest me some good exercise and more....
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I started walking without walker within 2-2 and a half week or so, and after 1 month I'm capable of walking close no normal, but every now and then I get my hamstring accidentally pulled due to slipping on the floor or getting a jerk which causes alot of pain in the hamstring part, what can I do for that?
Hello Dr. David Geier, I had ACL reconstruction in France the 21st of June. So its been about 3.5
months. I did physical therapy for about two months after the surgery, then I had to move to Germany. For the moment, I do not have the ability to see a doctor or physical therapist here. I feel like I am moving backwards. I am a soccer player and really want to be able to play again soon. I have a bike, but my biggest problem is motivation. I feel like every time I try to do the exercises on my own and go biking, it hurts afterwards; whereas, with my PT, it felt fine. I would like to start running, but I am worried that I am not ready, since even when I do exercises like single leg squats, it really hurts. What do you think I should do?
My surgery is completed sir last week .. Only acl surgery ......when can I start walk sir ...can I put full pressure on my left leg
I'm about 4 months now, feeling great! Maybe i will start to jog now. But sadly my flexion[RoM] wasn't that normal like it used before due to my graft B-T-B , my knee had limitation for about 6 inches i guess.
Regardless of graph choice your range of motion should return to normal, I’m 4 1/2 months post op patellar tendon btb and have full range of motion
Hi Doctor .
I had my surgery 9 months ago and I’m still not able to run . I’m able to jog but I’m still not able to get the full motion yet . My surgeon says that it could take 12 months to get full motion . Kindly advice .
same here! I'm around 6 months, can almost jog but very slow. ACL and meniscus. Did you have meniscus done? whats your update now ?
@@RainVine hey! Im 6 months post surgery! Do you mind sharing your experience? When were you able to start running?
@@santoshmarimuthu8040 My leg is still a bit smaller than my other leg but as it gets stronger it feels better than ever and I can do some light running if I want, though I'm holding off until the muscles have fully grown back to match my other leg : )
I can bike as far as I like without it being sore, and I walk normally now!
Hi, this is Abhilash Kumar from Australia and I have my acl, miniscus surgery done 3 weeks ago and my surgeon has used lars ligament as I am a sports athlete and I am doing good so far and I just wanted to know how long it may take to get back to sports..
I have gone through from acl surgery 4 months back but I can't run and also i can't walk fast what to do i am a soccer player when can I get back to sports.
I had acl surgery before 11 month ! Until now i could nt run .. coz my quadriceps is not recovered aftr the surgery ! When i take stairs i do hav lil pain ... so surgeon and physio told to concentrate on weight training for legs .. i missed many rehabs daily exercise due to work... iam 6ft and 92 kg in weight .. pls suggest me any rehab process
can I use ROM brace for acl surgery to walk
25 days ago I have TIDIA fracture and plates surgery . After how many days i can walk??
ACL surgery how much months rest after running sir
I had surgery about 10 months ago but swelling and pain .what do I need now
Sir why is coming cracking sound in knee what is the reason
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hey doc, I had surgery on my acl and meniscus last christmas and im into my 4th month post op. I feel really good and am starting to do football specific drills without pads. Jumping is right now my main issue since i dont feel confident. I am not doing full sprints either, Im working at maybe 60%. Should I push for more or should I stop doing as much? My biggest question is when can I start doing football exercises that iclude light tackling and blocking?
I got injured my left leg with Completely ACL tear 1year before and some pain on right leg also from 3 months,I not gone for surgery can I take surgery are not sir suggest me..please
My acl surgery done 5 months before but than I run I feel laxity in my knee plzz tell me but not instability
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Had surgery Aug 13th. Significant atrophy. I feel when I weight bare that my pettella locks up. Is this common? BPB Graft
Acl reconstruction with no other interventions.
i m afraid to run its already 6 months has over plz suggest me what to do
It’s been 6months since I had a partial tear acl and I didn’t undergo surgery and I feel like i cannot run as of now. What will I do so that I can go back to sports?
Sir I had my acl and meniscus surgery I can't run normally ... My surgery had been a year ago
Im 12 weeks and can walk and exercise normally
Sir pls tell me..I injured last week ,in MRI test MPFL complete tear and acl subacute tear..Also cartilage cracks shown..My doctor suggest me for plaster for 6 weeks..Pls help me advise for t same...m waiting..Thanks..
Poping sound or cracking sound in my knee After Acl
I’m 3 1/2 months in and I already feel like I can run
That's awesome buddy. I hope I'll be the same. I had my surgery done last night and I'm due to check out today. And it's my birthday haha
Same
Mine 3 month now i can run but its liitle pain
How much Cost it?
Chandra Sekhar the surgery acl you have acl injury
I'm 8 months post op, acl and meniscus surgery... I still cant stand up straight without stretching my leg for +-10min and have a lot of pain when I try to run. I had physio for 5 months after the surgery 3 times a week, stopped physio as the doctor said this is how good it will get for me ?? Im 29 male and was really active before the injury, is there anything I can do to get back to normal? I'm beginning to feel hopeless and its depressing.
Dear I had an ACL and Meniscous sergery on 18th of April 2018 and till now I feel pain in my meniscous and can't run could you give me your advice why this is happening to me ?
Took me 11 months to job very gently. 🤷♀️
Sir it's almost my 10 month I have Acl injuries recover but now I have started gym for rehabilitation but as I work on my legs mean did the exercise it start panic and one think more sir could I use treadmill for running or not kindly suggest me I am a climber but now a days I am suffering from ACL injury,my ACL surgery was did in the month of Feb 2020 almost,dear sir what could you suggest for me I will waiting for your response, thank you..
What are the foods needed during recovery?
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Sir my operated legs girth is not as unoperated leg how could i get its girth suggest me sir...5 months after my surgery..pls rply sir
It's been 14 months but I still can't run , and kinda feel Jerk on knee and it's also a little week now
You should go back to your Dr...something is wrong
i think u should follow strict physio for strengthing your knee dont panic its normal
Some sweeling in my knee,what I do to solve this
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Hii Dr. David
Thanks for such informative video and making it available so easily.
Recently I have met an accident and got injury in my knee. My leg movement is severely hampered due injury in ALP and neurons. Please share your advice over that and suggest when will I recover?
Thanks
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