Just wanted to comment my experience here regarding meniscal repair and weight bearing. I had ACL reconstruction with patellar graft, meniscus repair, and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction all in one operation. The latter is a less common procedure that’s apparently gaining popularity in high-level athletes who are naturally a bit loose-jointed. My surgeon does not use any restrictions on weight bearing or range of motion with his patients, even if they have had meniscus repair. His policy is weight bearing as tolerated for everyone, and no bracing. He finds it leads to quicker recoveries and less stiffness long term. I’m not saying one approach is correct but just wanted to add this context so people who have had meniscus repair and were not instructed to brace and/or not weight bear don’t freak out!
Hi Shannone great to hear your feedback. I think the key here is weightbearing as "tolerated" being a very ambiguous phrase used by most healthcare pros. Its definitely contextual around the surgery! I will definitely talk about this in a video. I hope your rehab is going well!
Fresh out of my 4th knee surgery at 27 (tibial avulsion, ACL/LCL rupture w quad graft, failed ACL graft removal and bone graft, and now ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft and MACI meniscus repair) and this is the best series I've ever come across for recovery. I work a demanding job (wildland firefighter in the US) and Charlie's goals for recovery seemed well aligned with what I'm looking for as well. If you guys release a full program I'd be super interested in purchasing it to support all the work you have put into these videos. Otherwise I'll be taking notes. Cheers!
What a lovely comment, thank you! I'm so glad we're able to help. We'll be releasing a full series for the whole rehab process. We're thinking about creating a full program guide too, so it's great to know people are interested. Let us know how your rehab goes!
Loved this video and a Q&A video would be amazing! I had a meniscectomy but following for tips and advice since there’s no real help online. I’m still struggling with swelling 8 months post op so would love to hear your advice on how to get the swelling down so I can activate the quads and progress with rehab 🙏🏼
Good video . waiting for phase 2 , 3 and 4 - Also it would be good if you can show the criteria to enter each stage and how long one should spend on each stage with exercise progression for all exercises
This is awesome! Super helpful video! I am going to be getting surgery soon- do you guys happen to sell a program for us to follow along with? Having a printo out of the exercises/goals for each phase and or week would be so helpful!
@@dominicvalenti229 congrats on your surgery date! We don’t have a program available for sale yet, but I think we might need to start working on one! We’ll keep you updated :) best of luck!
this is super helpful, however I'm in the prehab phase of my ACL and meniscus tear. do you by any chance have a video for that. it would be very much appreciated.
My biggest problem right now is that I don't know if I should do the full load like doing some squats on a small scale. I'm now 55 days post-op and I've had a meniscus suture
Definitely icing the knee prior to bed is a big help. Put a pillow under your mattress to elevate the mattress to help with swelling overnight. Elevate your knee before bed. Also keep your pain under control with your prescribed medication.
Just wanted to comment my experience here regarding meniscal repair and weight bearing. I had ACL reconstruction with patellar graft, meniscus repair, and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction all in one operation. The latter is a less common procedure that’s apparently gaining popularity in high-level athletes who are naturally a bit loose-jointed. My surgeon does not use any restrictions on weight bearing or range of motion with his patients, even if they have had meniscus repair. His policy is weight bearing as tolerated for everyone, and no bracing. He finds it leads to quicker recoveries and less stiffness long term. I’m not saying one approach is correct but just wanted to add this context so people who have had meniscus repair and were not instructed to brace and/or not weight bear don’t freak out!
Hi Shannone great to hear your feedback. I think the key here is weightbearing as "tolerated" being a very ambiguous phrase used by most healthcare pros. Its definitely contextual around the surgery! I will definitely talk about this in a video. I hope your rehab is going well!
Fresh out of my 4th knee surgery at 27 (tibial avulsion, ACL/LCL rupture w quad graft, failed ACL graft removal and bone graft, and now ACL reconstruction with hamstring graft and MACI meniscus repair) and this is the best series I've ever come across for recovery. I work a demanding job (wildland firefighter in the US) and Charlie's goals for recovery seemed well aligned with what I'm looking for as well.
If you guys release a full program I'd be super interested in purchasing it to support all the work you have put into these videos. Otherwise I'll be taking notes. Cheers!
What a lovely comment, thank you! I'm so glad we're able to help. We'll be releasing a full series for the whole rehab process. We're thinking about creating a full program guide too, so it's great to know people are interested. Let us know how your rehab goes!
I am ACL surgeon , i wish that i can get your amazing information and instructions to my patients, thanks and keep going
Thank you!
Great work Charlie 🎉🎉
Loved this video and a Q&A video would be amazing! I had a meniscectomy but following for tips and advice since there’s no real help online. I’m still struggling with swelling 8 months post op so would love to hear your advice on how to get the swelling down so I can activate the quads and progress with rehab 🙏🏼
I’m on my 3rd acl surgery. This video definitely helped me get an idea of what I can do on my own
Hopefully this rehab goes well for you! We'll be making a video for each phase of rehab so stay tuned :)
Good video . waiting for phase 2 , 3 and 4 - Also it would be good if you can show the criteria to enter each stage and how long one should spend on each stage with exercise progression
for all exercises
Phase 2 incoming next week! We'll include criteria for each phase too
This is awesome! Super helpful video! I am going to be getting surgery soon- do you guys happen to sell a program for us to follow along with? Having a printo out of the exercises/goals for each phase and or week would be so helpful!
@@dominicvalenti229 congrats on your surgery date! We don’t have a program available for sale yet, but I think we might need to start working on one! We’ll keep you updated :) best of luck!
Can u give a video explaining how to get knee extension setting with compex? I can’t seem to figure it out with mine
this is super helpful, however I'm in the prehab phase of my ACL and meniscus tear. do you by any chance have a video for that. it would be very much appreciated.
Hi mate, Charlie and I will make sure we address this!
My biggest problem right now is that I don't know if I should do the full load like doing some squats on a small scale. I'm now 55 days post-op and I've had a meniscus suture
Almost 6 weeks in post op I still have mild extension lag ..please tell some exercises to get past this
Max effort compex sets: studio.ua-cam.com/users/videoC0lg0UCZic0/edit
1:35 minutes in
I’m coming up on two weeks and sleep so far is my biggest hurdle. Any advice and what are the goals and reason to sleep a certain way?
Definitely icing the knee prior to bed is a big help.
Put a pillow under your mattress to elevate the mattress to help with swelling overnight.
Elevate your knee before bed.
Also keep your pain under control with your prescribed medication.
Does the Compex hurt?
No, it’s just a little uncomfortable
I’m on my 3rd acl surgery. This video definitely helped me get an idea of what I can do on my own
Hey mate, really glad it's helped - hope you enjoy the next installment (dropping next week!) :)