In this video, SoFLo PT's Physical Therapist Dr. Carson Kutuchief presents effective ways to maximize recovery and rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction surgery.
Hey all, thanks for the comments. A few key points: I am a fan of starting PT 2-3 days after knee surgery. It doesnt matter the type of graft you had or if you had a meniscus repair, your PT can start massage/soft tissue, mobilizing patella/kneecap, working ROM, and activating your quad muscle by using electrical stimulation (Russian or Neuro-red setting). Goals in the first week (doesnt matter graft type or if there was a meniscus repair) are to decrease swelling, obtain full Extension (straightening of knee) compared to healthy side, start to fire quad, start to bend knee, mobilize or move knee cap. Let me know what videos related to ACL rehab you would like me to shoot, thanks!
I am now 5 days post op and I’m so glad to find this video. I’ve started walking without crutches day 4 post op but only for a couple of minutes a day. Long way to recovery 💯
I had ACL and meniscus reconstruction, 5 days post op. I'm on crutches for now so I would like to know if any of you have any recommendations on some PT videos I can use at home too. Thanks
I tore my ACL jumping a fence while chasing a car thief. My knee was drained and the swelling reduced. Still waiting on workers comp to approve the surgery. What should I be doing in the meantime. Do I need to be on crutches?
I can't bend my knees. It has become stiff. How can i fix that. I partially tore my ACL and now under bedrest for 6 weeks. I wasn't recommended any surgery
I am having ACL and meniscus reconstruction surgery in a couple of weeks and I want to know what series of videos I should be following. Basically, I want to start PT as soon as possible from the surgery. Final goal is to get back to playing soccer. Any advice on what program I should be following? Thank you so much!
Hii, 3 months after my surgery my knee Is feel quite loose and my quad is not fire as much as other leg. Please tell me for extension and quad fire exercise to remove the feel of looseness
Dear sir, namaste🙏 I am from india. I had done the mistake of keeping pillow beneath the treated knee..in the 7th to 15th day after surgery. But after visiting my doctor I have rectified the mistake from 16 th day..till today. Today is 28 th day..after surgery. Will there be any problem with my newly constructed acl graft? I request you to please reply. I am very worried..🙏
sorry for delayed response, this is common after knee surgery, the quad becomes inhibited. I recommend your PT to administer electric stim (neuromuscular re-ed or Russian current) to your quad
Hello. I just had my surgery. I am on 2nd day post op. I cannot imagine doing these movements right now. Is that normal? I think if i trued those movements' the pain would be unbearable
@@southfloridaphysicaltherap542 I have a physiotherapist that i will be going to. When should rehab begin after surgery. I could not imagine doing any if those movements so soon. It is to painful for me to even go to the bathroom using the crutches
@@dannybravotk504 im 5days post op now and i could not imagine doing those motions on my own either, i start my pt in 3 days! my most unbearable days were 2nd and 3rd day post op. im off my pain meds now but if i try to straighten out my leg, i get a super sharp pain right below my knee/high up on my shin. im really excited to go to pt as i heard it really helps shorten the recovery process. Hope you have a speedy recovery!!
@@-hotsau i was the exact same day 2 and 3 suckkkk. I go to a physiotherapist on saturday. I honestly done think the girl in the video has been in physio for quite a while. Its bs in my opinion
Doctor protocols can be all over the spectrum. I have seen protocols where patients do not have a brace all the way to wearing one for 6 weeks. I like patients to have a straight leg brace for 2-3 weeks post-op until the patient demonstrates quad control when walking. Unless they have had a meniscus repair this changes things.
Hey all, thanks for the comments. A few key points: I am a fan of starting PT 2-3 days after knee surgery. It doesnt matter the type of graft you had or if you had a meniscus repair, your PT can start massage/soft tissue, mobilizing patella/kneecap, working ROM, and activating your quad muscle by using electrical stimulation (Russian or Neuro-red setting). Goals in the first week (doesnt matter graft type or if there was a meniscus repair) are to decrease swelling, obtain full Extension (straightening of knee) compared to healthy side, start to fire quad, start to bend knee, mobilize or move knee cap. Let me know what videos related to ACL rehab you would like me to shoot, thanks!
Thanks for this amazing video
I am now 5 days post op and I’m so glad to find this video. I’ve started walking without crutches day 4 post op but only for a couple of minutes a day. Long way to recovery 💯
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤
Que lesión tuviste ? Que al 4 to día caminabas
how are you now?
How many days after surgey you can start exercise
Am 7 days post ACL surgery. Thanks for the video
I hope my physio is this good after my surgery next week...
Post op day 3 here
Thanks for the video
Doctor you are good. I have been operated with hamstring graft along with fiber tape for ACL in left knee.
I'm on day 3 of ACL and Meniscus surgery. Starting PT tomorrow. Thanks for posting this so I know what to look forward to.
How Are you now? I will Get the Same Surgery in one month.. did your menisxus Get stiched or trimmed?
I had ACL and meniscus reconstruction, 5 days post op. I'm on crutches for now so I would like to know if any of you have any recommendations on some PT videos I can use at home too. Thanks
Hello , it’s been 12 days after the surgery of my acl and I can’t bend my knee that much is it normal ? Ps I’m doing my home exercises too
I tore my ACL jumping a fence while chasing a car thief. My knee was drained and the swelling reduced. Still waiting on workers comp to approve the surgery. What should I be doing in the meantime. Do I need to be on crutches?
I’m 6 days post ACL surgery. And can’t walk without crutches. I have a blood clot that is extremely painful. This post surgery so far is a nightmare
how did the rehab end up for you?
I had a bad femoral anchor 3 weeks post op still non weight bearing
I can't bend my knees. It has become stiff. How can i fix that. I partially tore my ACL and now under bedrest for 6 weeks. I wasn't recommended any surgery
I cnt straighten my leg n it sore on my screw that is on my knee
i don't understand why videos liks this are underrated than another trash videos. incredible session. one suscriber more! greetings from colombia.
thank you for feedback!
I'm waiting for the acl sergury appointment so any advice i would be highly appreciated.
Same here
ice is ur best friend for pain management.
Overcoming mind block will be toughest
I am having ACL and meniscus reconstruction surgery in a couple of weeks and I want to know what series of videos I should be following. Basically, I want to start PT as soon as possible from the surgery. Final goal is to get back to playing soccer. Any advice on what program I should be following? Thank you so much!
Which type of meniscus tear, grade of tear and lateral or horizontal meniscus??
@@animeshsrivastava3608 I don't know the gravity of the tear but I know they have to reconstruct the ACL and sort of repair the meniscus.
@@animeshsrivastava3608 lateral meniscus!
@Matt Miller I signed up for PT already this upcoming week but at home I'd like to do as much as possible too.
@Matt Miller are you doing PT now? and do you want to get back to a sport or just walk and hike normal?
Tell me 3 month exercise
Hii, 3 months after my surgery my knee Is feel quite loose and my quad is not fire as much as other leg. Please tell me for extension and quad fire exercise to remove the feel of looseness
Dear sir, namaste🙏
I am from india.
I had done the mistake of keeping pillow beneath the treated knee..in the 7th to 15th day after surgery. But after visiting my doctor I have rectified the mistake from 16 th day..till today. Today is 28 th day..after surgery. Will there be any problem with my newly constructed acl graft?
I request you to please reply. I am very worried..🙏
How is it now
LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤
Is anyone experiencing straight leg raising problems. I don’t know why I can’t get my leg off the floor after surgery. It’s been 10 days!
sorry for delayed response, this is common after knee surgery, the quad becomes inhibited. I recommend your PT to administer electric stim (neuromuscular re-ed or Russian current) to your quad
48 hours post surgery...
Hello. I just had my surgery. I am on 2nd day post op. I cannot imagine doing these movements right now. Is that normal? I think if i trued those movements' the pain would be unbearable
Hey Danny, I would definitely line up a Sports PT, they will help get you going!
@@southfloridaphysicaltherap542 I have a physiotherapist that i will be going to. When should rehab begin after surgery. I could not imagine doing any if those movements so soon. It is to painful for me to even go to the bathroom using the crutches
I would start asap!
@@dannybravotk504 im 5days post op now and i could not imagine doing those motions on my own either, i start my pt in 3 days! my most unbearable days were 2nd and 3rd day post op. im off my pain meds now but if i try to straighten out my leg, i get a super sharp pain right below my knee/high up on my shin. im really excited to go to pt as i heard it really helps shorten the recovery process. Hope you have a speedy recovery!!
@@-hotsau i was the exact same day 2 and 3 suckkkk. I go to a physiotherapist on saturday. I honestly done think the girl in the video has been in physio for quite a while. Its bs in my opinion
Over here in the UK no-one gave me any brace 🤣
Nooo):
Doctor protocols can be all over the spectrum. I have seen protocols where patients do not have a brace all the way to wearing one for 6 weeks. I like patients to have a straight leg brace for 2-3 weeks post-op until the patient demonstrates quad control when walking. Unless they have had a meniscus repair this changes things.
She looks fine af 🤤🤤🤤
This girl can’t smile
She's probably scared. She really had surgery 😳