This is the 8th day post op. Still on knee brace and crutches. Only 10 more months to go, I can do it!!

Excellent education for ACL rehab for the patient, really enjoyed the discussions with Jennifer Beck and Doug Polster (Orthopaedic Surgeons) input on expectations for recovery, unknown timeframes, reframing pain. The talk about commitment to new exercise regime like a skill in sport that you have to master this was great gems of advice. Discussing about how it impacts the family was also really useful and the video examples also were great for visual learners.

This is a very good educational video...thank you so much! ❤️

Very good useful information. I might go visit you guys to help on my recovery. Keep at it. -15 week after surgery, still some pain @ patellar tendon vicinity when stretching and weight bear. Need to get a detailed assessment like the surgeon suggests.

Very vveery helpful, informative and realistic 👌 Thank you.

Excellent learned alot from this

A great video, thank you

Thank you so much for this video. I had ACL and meniscus reconstruction with Petela allograft I’m about 5weeks post op..

Thanks for the video

Stages of Post op rehab Dressing 2 to 3 days. Change to less bulky dressing and ace wrap so that bracing and ROM easier. Stage 1 (3 -4 weeks) Swelling ( taping, modalities, manual therapy) ROM ( knee flexion and ext) Strength ( knee ext- quads isom and hams Hip ) 10 to 20 min bouts about 3 times Crutches Brace- start with locked in extension. Important to wear it during weight bearing as muscles are weak etc. Stage 2 (wk 4 -16) Hip and knee weight bearing and control - Squat Lunges Diaonal and Side to side , progress to resistance. Stationary bike, treadmill inclined, walk outside. Plan ahead of time for time commitment - others can't rehab for you. 45 minutes. Motivation. Muscle memory training. While watching TV or during PE. Stage 3 - Around week 16 onwards. Start moving and prepare to return to sport. Stable enough for movement retraining. Mach of injury in ACL - I landed I planted and I heard a pop. Medial collapse. In the last stage - we use glutei and hip and knee movement. Jump, take off and land.Deceleration. Reversing. Slow and fast. 90 degree cuts. Complexity and speeds increased. By month 6 - tests for return to sport- cut Video By month 9 to 12 -- formal tests for return to sport. Muscle strength testing. Static balance testing. Hop testing. Single leg squat - return to running. Does knee feel normal. Front of knee pain - quads weakness Popping or clicking - meniscal tear and PF it.A lot of it goes away with therapy and better quads control and squat correctly - hip and knee control to avoid load on front of knee Pain - not injury alone but wrong type of movement can cause it. Restructuring our thought process around pain. How long PT ? What you do at home close to an hour most days a week. Some unknown factors. Home exercise programme- handouts, video with phone.

Partial tear of my ACL in July of 2020 performing an ocean rescue. Decided against surgery. Doing PT 3 times a week. So far no issues.

awesome. thanks. 2nd week. getting relieved of pain

UCLA HEALTH, thank you for the video. I am 2 years post op. Ligament reconstruction of the ankle. There is very little info/videos discussing what to expect (pre op) and how to rebuild (post op). Please, make a video for the people having to work through the ligament reconstruction surgery. This video is very good.

7 days post op. 51yr old. Doing awesome

Appreciate your effort dr ..

I I found Bulletproof Your Knee, the bestselling knee pain book at Amazon helpful. .

5 weeks post op!!! 💪🏻

20 weeks post op today!!!!

Tore not only my ACL, but my LCL and MCL in a motorcycle accident. Had op on 10/12 of 19 and still go to pt twice a week. Still cant run yet, but i'm only a few weeks away. Only 20 but say I'll never fully recover but always thankful that I can at least walk again.

Thank you for the proper information. I will be going for cupping therapy for my back pain - PIVD as suggested by my doctor based on my MRI Scan, as I have -Lumbar spondylosis -L3-L4: Diffuse disc bulge with annular tear causing bilateral lateral recess narrowing, with indentation of bilateral traversing nerve roots, however, no secondary spinal canal stenosis -L4-L5: Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc extrusion causing secondary spinal canal stenosis and bilateral neural foraminal and lateral recess narrowing with indentation of bilateral traversing nerve roots I would like to know the correct remedy for the same. Also, may I know, How will cupping help me recover from this unbearable situation? Please help 🙏

Hello Dr Netter, thanks for your video,my aunt send me your video and link from UK,I'm in Ghana and I had an ACL reconstruction surgery 6months ago but still can't bend my knee completely,I can't squat , but watching your video,it seems I'm behind, please can I make It? Our physiotherapy had been closed because of covid 19,I'm only exercising at home. I'm a bit scared.

How long after the ACL ligament surgery can be performed?

I from Mongolia. Thank you so much helped lot~~

Is there any difference in the rehabilitation after acl surgery, but in one case the surgery is made with hamstring graft and the other one with pattelar graft?

Will you have to wear a normal sport brace a while after?

Superb.... it's very helpful.

This is like a few Weeks after right? Still so much bruising still , I don't know when to start moving it and how much

How many months after the ACL operation will the knee be strong?

The first daya i was walkin normally after surgery i didnt really use my crutches then the second week after the drugs wore off it was hurtin all that week and after that i was walkin normal again i waited a month n returned to basketball not runnin really just jumpshots, ball handling, and freethrows i havent been able to go to rehab due to the corona and lockdown so im not sure wha i really should be doing i have been goin to the weight room n doin weighted leg extensions but ik my leg isnt as strong because i can only put 5 pound weight on it i just want know if im doin fine

what is the reason for not implementing the stationary bike in phase 1 ?

I've done the acl reconstruction at the 17th December 2020 and now am back to walk without braces and without crutches leeeesssgooo

One year 4months post acl surgery.still can't walk properly..did a mri and it is showing acl disruption and bone effusion.what should I do?I swim a lot.

I almost at my 6 month mark from my 2nd acl reconstruction....my sports surgeon has told me still to avoid cutting. Any theories why? I didnt think to ask until i watched this

Which equipment he is using in second excercise

it's really helpful.....

Why doc staring so hard😭

My insurance was only able to cover 4 weeks of therapy now I’m on my own:( I’m scared and hopefully everything goes well

I am yanu from Nepal. I have a acl tear problem of knee. What can i do before surgery please Suggest me.

Extremely helpful video. Thank you so much!

So what happens if the person like me who tore his ACL also has hip dysplasia on the same leg then what

I got infection after 2 months post acl reconstruction surgery my doctor removed screws but graft retained in acl debridement cleaning Surgery is thier any chance to recover

Thanks a lot...i m recovering ..and it is usefull .

Hi, Sorry if this is too long but I really need some help. I had ACL repair surgery using patellar graft 9 years ago. I've done pretty good for the most part but recently I started squatting and lunging, and it has been getting really sore and cracking, and I've lost mobility and strength in it since. What advice do you have? Thank you so much.

Damn son im almost 6 months after acl and meniscus surgery and my knee still feels weak as fuck. I cant even plant hard or cut ora anything. It sucks man because ivee been working so hard too.

So I had ACL surgery about 9 months ago and my knee seems to be pretty swollen still. I can walk fine but it feels like there's a lot of pressure built up in there and every now and then my leg won't completely straighten out. It almost feels like it needs to be popped but I don't know if I want to take the chance of popping my knee that I had surgery on and something else happening. Is that what I'm feeling? Does my knee need to be popped or something? I used to pop my knee all the time and ever since the surgery I haven't been able to. It's only popped when it wants to

45-60 minuets í was working out 90-120 minuets plus practice before the accident happened

What kind of leg exercises can one do in the years that follow an ACL surgery? It seems most leg exercises make my knee hurt for a day.

How many weeks later we should start these exercise

Thank you so much. I newly operated my knee. The pain outside of calf, and numbness through the tebia to my toes is very irratating. What is the solution to decrease the numbness? Thanks in advance

Question. I am 14 month after ACL repair via hamstring graft. Knee feels great, I can squat heavier weights than before surgery, walk, bike slow run no issues, but I can't sprint for life as every time I even try to push myself to 50-60% speed my hamstring just gives up and I keep re-injuring it. Could it be that when they where taking the graft they damaged hamstring beyond repair? I am so frustrated spending countless hours working on my hamstring and not being able to return to soccer or basketball. I wish I was offered patella graft instead, I bet I would playing by now. Now my surgeon says it may take longer time for hamstring to recover but is it really just a matter of time?

I haven’t done my physical therapy it’s been months should I go do it ? I can walk fine but not run to fast and can’t fully bend my knee

Please answer my question. I only did the basic excersises that they gave me for the 1st 2 weeks of therapy. I continued to do that on and off for months but I never went to physical therapy again since I moved states. Am I okay? I have pretty much full range of motion, but I can feel it still has weakness and can get inflamed.

Hello. Im from Europe (Croatia) Why in America is everybody speak about 9-12 month to get back on filed. In our contrys its normal to play after 6 month. Even I played after 6 month after first injury ACL. But i worked 4-5 h at day at gym. Why is so diffrend recovery, (longer) in USA? Sorry about my bad English.

After how many time can I climb stairs without support.i have completed 6 weeks walking without support and brace. Can I climb 15-20 stairs now ?

GREAT video ,i did the operation 5 months ago and I wish I had watched the vedio earlier, just one IMPORTANT question WILL I return to my natural strength ,after the therapy? meaning it wont increase the possibility of getting ACL injury again ?

Does acl surgery stunt growth

So I was wondering I’m still not able to fully walk after 3 weeks, my knee feels very weak and it’s just not comfortable. Is that okay?

I am 7 months post my acl surgery, and I have pain in my back side of knee, which exercises should I do to fix it?

What to do when you stopped doing rehab after you get your normal everyday motion back and decide to return to rehabilitation to return to sports? Back to square one? ....... umm asking for a friend...

Acl surgery 1 month later I have all yoke pains,,, please anybody advice me about this

I’m just over 4 months post surgery and still not full knee extension should I be worried :(

Hi Carol. I would like to ask about my case specifically about the popping of the knee after my acl surgery and meniscopexy. After 8months I asked the doctor for a MRI because I felt like something was wrong,so the results where there:The medial meniscus yust again torned,but the acl(hamstring graft) was beautiful on his place. The question is:What could be the reason of the huge sounds average of popping(like two bones are moving,it feels like..) after straighten the knee even when I am sitting and then standing after the squads)and yeah it's not only a terrible sound but sometimes is very painful. Could it be caused because the torning of the meniscus(I honestly don't think..). I don't trust my doctor anymore therefore searching the answer. Thanks a lot.

I'm 4 months post and still can't run 😒

After I had surgery my doctor told me not to use crutches or my PT the reason why I slip in my bathroom. Now I am scared if what happened to my knee.

I need to get back on my acl rehab grind ... like if you do too 👍🏾

It’s been 4 months since my surgery and I still can’t jog properly. How to strengthen my knee?

I wish I watched this vid 2 years ago. Post acl surgery, I still cannot run, squart 😢

How many days after surgery can i start rehab/ exercises? Thanks

i was cleared to skate after 8 months of therapy

I have quadricep surgery 9 months day still the quad still weak and till feeling pain, so i need advice what to do to regain lost quadricep muscles

I literally had my surgery two days before everything shut dow due to the coronavirus so now I don’t have anywhere to go for physio.... so I’m relying on this lmao

I had my acl complete tear n lateral meniscus tear befor 1 mnth dr told me that i hav to strengthen my leg bt when i start exercising thats gonna pain me alot wt shouls i do plss give me some suggestions

I am a 56 year old female. Had high-grade partial tear of the ACL no meniscus involvement while playing tennis. I keep going back and forth on rather to have surgery or not! I have a partial tear of my right ACL also but choose to rehab and have worn a Donjoy brace and continued to play tennis without issue for the past 3 years. There is no way I can possibly continue to play tennis with 2 braces! Therefore again the struggle is real....do I get my ACL repaired, go through all the rehab to play tennis again? I am able to walk, jog, ride a bike etc obviously no single stance or cutting activities. I have always been an athlete playing multiple sports in high school but at my age of 56 I am questioning surgery. I want to continue my active lifestyle. Would love to hear from anyone especially if older how your rehab has been going and if you had to do it all over again would you choose to have it repaired or go strictly rehab route with no surgery? Thank you!

I'm injured 4 months of ligament injury ,, what is a suggests me to recory of my injury

hi..my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery completed on 23.01.2019 and 5th week is running..I got 120 degree flextion but still my knee have swelling...when this swelling will be removed ...is it any problem...plz suggest ..

Plz suggest me I have ligament pain n iam a dancer... Can I do regular dance practice or leave the dance ????

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I had an MRI and a X ray nothing seems to be wrong with my knees but the hurt

Guys tell me if i get a ACL injury will my hieght grow or I will lose my growth....... Will I ever increase my hieght. My hieght is 5 feet 6 will it increase ?..... I am feeling depressed ... Need honest opinion

for ACL allograft cadaver and meniscus tear 11 mm can 6 months post op can go back to physical work like contruction low voltage like alarm technician?

How long after surgery should one start with PT ?

15 days are over , and able to walk

Will I be able to get my normal speed back...after doing physiotherapy

i'm 3 months post surgery and still swelling which is distrubing me doing some phase 2 movement.. is that normal?

Is it normal to not be able to bear any weight and lots lf pain while standing up a week post op for acl and mensicus

Thanks Carrol I hope my physical therapist is as nice as you

I had Acl and miniscus surgery. I want to know should i start my game activity back or keep away and do some other activities . Which is batter for future and old age ?

I am an acl patient, only 15 days far away my operation were done

This is a billion times more helpful than Functional Patterns (Naudi Aguilar) trying to shove down ppl's throat that his program is the most superior and other rehab programs are shit.

I had surgery already before 8 year but its broken again . So if i go for surgery again. Is it getting completely rehabilate and can return to football again. Pls advise

My..ACL tear....what possible exesize Requirey i don't want operation

Helo how are you i face a ACL partial tear injury plz inform me what partial ACL need surgery? partial tear ACL repair with exercise or Jym etc

does acl and mpfl have a same rehab protocol?

My ACL surgery was 21 march 2018 and how long time when I go to run and play football

I'm in 2nd year Still there is pain

My acl is tear after surgery of12months my left leg was very weak tell some exercises for strength of my left leg

Is there any way we can donate.

Am in 5 th week. Surgeon told me to jogging and walking in different ways along with other workouts. Is this good

I torn my acl partially in an accident 3 years ago , but now I doing strengthening excersice , but , but I didn't get surgery, but when my leg slips I feel light pain in my knee give me suggestions how can strength my knee without surgery give me valuable suggestions to me how to prevent my reinjury

From Bangladesh MEM VERY HALPFUL VIDIO