How To Test & Heal A Torn ACL Without Surgery

Knee Brace Recommendation: amzn.to/37iBzr5
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are all too often sent for surgery when most have a really good chance of healing 100% naturally.
They can even get back to being active with sports and running if they choose!
In this video, we cover 3 things to check on your knee for an ACL tear, then we explain all the different types of ACL tears and how to begin to treat an ACL injury naturally.
A scary statistic you need to be aware of if you’re planning to get an MRI (or if you already have), is that one study reported over 40% of ACL tears found on an MRI can be wrong!
That means the MRI showed a torn ACL but when the surgeon went in to repair it, there was no tear. It might have healed or it might have never been there...either way the surgery was not needed in those poor patients.
There are endless ACL rehab exercises out there and nothing special about a single one that will help you most. What is most important is getting the right kind of stability so that your ACL can heal.
That’s why we recommend getting a hard hinged knee brace on as soon as possible so that you can give your ACL some relief.
Here’s an affiliate link to the one we recommended in the video: amzn.to/37iBzr5
Please note that all Amazon links are affiliate links. Which means that if you use these links to purchase these items, I will receive a small commission. :)
Disclaimer! If you’re getting worse despite trying to make it better on your own, you probably need to visit a specialist before you really mess it up! Get seen in person by someone who can put you on the right path to recovery please!
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[@dc9291]

what a relief to watch this. I don't have insurance so watching this helped my worrying a lot. THANK YOU

[@michholl2]

You make me understand what has gone wrong with my knee, and the importance of stabilizing it and keeping muscles strong. Thank you for doing these! I am definitely considering your PT classes…after my MRI.

[@deansaylor9164]

You just described my pain to the tee.Hurt knee 8 years ago had surgery Dr said I had torn cartilage and that I would probably have to have knee replacement but I refused .About 3 weeks ago of writing this the pain swelling and popping of knee started to lessen with each day .I researched the area of pain and symptoms that I’ve been having.Your website popped up and let me say : You nailed it!Your description of an injured mcl is spot on to what I’ve been experiencing since 2015.Now I know I just wish I would have researched this before .

[@joedistefano5050]

Great detailed video. Very good speaking and explanations. I got more knowledge and information from this than ANY GP iv seen about my ACL.

[@asimali4168]

The most honest video I've ever seen. Most Sincere to the viewers. 👍🏻

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@Franktimms]

Wow, you explained more to me than my own doctor did. Thank you Sir.

[@iamirkiani]

I sold my braces last year since I found them useless. but now I see how useful they actually can be and will definitely buy one to test your suggestions. I can't over appreciate your informative content. TY 🤝

[@abdullahkauser6728]

I have watched the ever best video on ACL. Thank you very much.

[@Jaszmind777]

Great video. As a therapist I appreciate quality videos like this

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Travis, thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate your support!

[@myraclemarket4413]

Thank you Doc i had an injury in my acl partial tear i refuse to get the operation your vlog help me

[@MillennialBro]

Really appreciate this video while I investigate what happened to my knee recently and how to proceed. Been told I've torn my ACL, but have also been told I dislocated my kneecap?! MRI next week for more clues. I think i have a shot at avoiding surgery based on 4 days of minor improvement. Got my brace for now!

[@jacobkindsvatter4055]

Im a full time licensed plumber and about 3 years ago i took out my ACL and meniscus this devistated my career but i never gotten the surgery, i still want the surgery but i cant afford it, so im gonna comment what alot of people want to know that the doctors wont tell you, yes after a few months of rehab you will be able to function, but you need to excercise daily or it will buckle on you when you least expect it, its honestly just basic safety stuff that you need to watch out for, ASK for help if you need it, and dont try to be a one man army it wont benefit you at all, but you should be more than capable to do your trades job after 3 months just take your time with it and use your head more than your muscles

[@itssamee777]

Near complete ACL tear, Grade I tear of posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching up-to the articular surface. Grade I tear of the Medial collateral ligament Grade I injury of the muscies posterior to the knee. Moderate effusion in the knee joint. Soft tissue edema around the knee.

[@symplycarifoodie5495]

Best video for ACL on KZbin

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you Symplycari foodie!!! 🧡

[@edwardofrias8220]

This series is awesome. Thank you so much!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're very welcome!

[@heidibennett1531]

Just tore my acl skiing Dec 2022 your videos are very helpful. My knee totally gave out. Working on my glutes now still wearing a brace and going through physio

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Heidi, so sorry to hear about your ACL injury from skiing. We're glad you're finding our videos helpful! Just in case you need them, here are all our ACL related videos: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP

[@heidibennett1531]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you !

[@Ziad7192]

Hey there Heidi! I hope you are doing well now. May you share your experience with us if you don’t mind? My friend got an ACL injury while skiing a couple of weeks back, and we are not sure how to go around it. Your input would be invaluable to us! Thank you :)

[@neildobbs7278]

great video, has given me a lot of hope

[@Sbm800]

Thanks for that amazing information Dr.David 👍

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Shyla!

[@lyntaylor4131]

This is such a great video, thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Lyn!

[@esthertabis2297]

I think this is one of the best videos I've watched on acl tears!. I had a traumatic injury nearly a year ago in 2022 still haven't received an MRI yet but recently got a knee brace! I'm praying for a good recovery and a test to see how severe my knee pain is🙏🏽 Thank you so much for these vids Doc❤️

[@bait-ul-hassan2290]

Is there any improvement?

[@moneyaint]

I’m going onto two weeks with my knee injury. Just found out I have a fracture on my tibial, right beneath the knee cap, both lateral and medial meniscus have a tear, and a complete acl tear along with a small piece of bone cartilage that got broken off which is full thickness chondral loss? Idk but they’re going to grow my cells in a lab then surgical implant them. I’m scared

[@esthertabis2297]

@@bait-ul-hassan2290 I'm so sorry I only saw this comment now😭!! But the process has been slow. I got my MRI and was told I had a ruptured ligament. My knee still feels stiff but I can more so walk at a proper pace and only jog lightly! I have not been able to return to sports yet ;(

[@esthertabis2297]

@@moneyaint Oh my! I can't imagine how painful that injury was!;( but glad you're getting treatment quickly! Have you been referred to any physio? Or do you have to wait until the surgical transplant? I'm wishing you a full and safe recovery!!❤

[@esthertabis2297]

@@moneyaint If this surgery can help you improve movement in your knee or a full recovery then it's so worth it! I've never had a surgery so I know it can be scary to think about! but I think overall the transplants will help with your injury! Just make sure to rest , elevate and ice the knee and do additional treatments if doctors advised any before your surgery!

[@luv2cruise100]

My husband was clipped on December 25 by a wild snowboarder while skiing. He could barely walk for months with the swelling but now there is less clicking/popping and now just more achy from time to time. Walking for extended periods was hard. I’ve given him glut strengthening exercises and gentle shallow squats. He had a McDavid hinged knee brace in the early months but stopped wearing after a few months as he started feeling much better. He is much better but his MRI at the end of May was read as a completely torn ACL and both meniscal torn and MCL partial tear. But I was the only one as a chiro who did the basic orthopedic tests and the anterior drawer test was NOT positive. However, medial gapping test was hugely unstable. So I was stunned when the results in MRI complete ACL tear were read. Up to 40% are read wrong? I think it is MCL because the goalie squat was painful for him but is not anymore. So are you saying he should wear this other brace you recommend? Or just continue with the McDavid brace? All the time? He is much better as the knee only aches from time to time. I’ve been advising him to fix the muscle imbalance and strengthen the gluts. Standing in sand on the beach makes him feel unstable. They recommended orthopedic consult for ACL reconstruction and a custom ACL brace but so far two Orthopedics have turned him down. Should we just get this brace to recommend at this point? How long should he wear it for? I talked to him about doing your online knee rehab plan since it would clearly give him a guided program to help him fix his muscle imbalance. He has a history of loving biking and leg press and always had strong quads. That’s why he likely injured a meniscus many years ago. Sadly this was a freak injury on the ski hill.

[@donpasulka]

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@dr.sumalathaakunuri6541]

Thanks doctor. Simply superb information. Really really awesome explanation.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@aarnamithoo1667]

I had ACL 7 years ago gradual training of legs I have completed 7000 kms of running in last 3 years

[@curiosityOverflow]

Did you get a follow up mri? And how much time did it take for you to come back?

[@johnvictorpillai4394]

Please tell me what did you do.. I got my ACL tear on last shivrstari while returning from temple....

[@mohammedsuhail4314]

Was it a full tear

[@johnvictorpillai4394]

Yes sir

[@aarnamithoo1667]

@@curiosityOverflow yes it full complete tear it took me 4 years to come back

[@ivonadownunder3536]

Hey. I just came across your video. I have a complete acl year in my right knee. My physio and doctor told me not to use the brace after just a few weeks of injury. Apparently it will make my muscles around the knee weaker and recovery longer. What do you reckon?

[@Mamaandminisadventures]

Thanks for this informative video. I just bought a brace using your link and hoping to heal my knee sprain.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Mamaandmisisadventures, Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope the knee brace offers you some relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@41933]

Great information! Thank you

[@Ethorsen21]

thank you so much for explaining this!!

[@GHTOONGHTOON]

Thank you indeed..I can compress the knee but i cant put the leg straight back unless i press under the knee cap( something tends to come out) please guide

[@vikashvashistha2020]

I have complete ACL tear but i pray for you dr ...god bless you for your such nice work.

[@sohanvlogs4638]

Bhai aapne surgery krwai fir ky plz reply krna

[@vikashvashistha2020]

@@sohanvlogs4638 nhi krwai bhai

[@sohanvlogs4638]

Fir bhai abhi dikht h ky aapko?? Kuki kafi tym ho chuka h aapko

[@vikashvashistha2020]

@@sohanvlogs4638 koi b ni bhai...bas badminton ni khelta abhi

[@sohanvlogs4638]

Kuch treatment lia tha ky physiotherapy wghra?

[@kristinefiore9262]

You helped me wtih my rotator cuff issues so yesterday when i injured my kneee i knew where to come! Question though. I hear the cracking sound followed by some stiffness and numbness a but of swelling on after about a few hours but i can still walk and stand fine with no pain . Its been less the 24 hours and im up walking and fine but numb and mild pain. If its just a partial tear would i still hete the cradk sound? What are your thoughts??

[@yasintadeus6266]

Hi! I had an injury of medial reticulum and cruciate ligament of patellar dislocation 3 weeks ago… I’ve been resting my knee but I’m having a problem bending my knee…. How do I get my full range motions of the knee?

[@dickberry3910]

Thanks for the informative video. I injured my knee we are ruling out torn ACL after X-ray and exam. I have no clicking/popping and I can do the test. I can feel the difference in injured knee but it’s minimal.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

That’s great news Dick! Hopefully you can recover without surgery and get back to 100%

[@snehpathak2728]

Hello doctor saw ur video Last week I met with accident and after mri report it showz I have 80 percent ACL tear .. doctor is saying we need operation.. but I do not wanna under go operation can it heal naturally if I take complete bed rest for month and do not give much load on knee.. I am 108 kgs in weight.. please suggest me what to do

[@VinitChaudhary-fe5ej]

​@@snehpathak2728thik hua kya apka

[@Mamaandminisadventures]

Do I do light exercises like bending the knew when wearing this or do you suggest waiting until one feel better to exercise the knee? I just bought my brace through your link and it will be arriving tomorrow but I'm confused if I should do some light exercise while healing my knew or do I wait until a couple of months to allow my knew to completely heal and then start exercising it?

[@richardparis8738]

Thanks for the great information I've been watching your videos I think I want to buy one

[@cachecollin6984]

Hi Doc, Thanks for the video it's really helpful in understanding the problem clearly I had a knee injury 6 months back and decided to take MRI now as there is a constant pain, and here is my results. *Minimal knee joint effusion.* *Grade I tear - Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.* *Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.* *Anterior cruciate ligament-Partial Tear.* *Posterior cruciate ligament - Strain.* I shown these results to an Ortho Doctor and he suggested for Arthroscopy as next step.. How severe is my injury? and also trying to get a knee brace for myself after seeing this video. Once again thanks for the Information and support 🙂

[@kshitizsubedi1285]

Urs only partial tear ..so why needed surgery?

[@justinderek5086]

You should not need any surgery for a grade 1 tear. That will definitely heal by itself in 3 to 6 months with proper exercises

[@User-bm4kl]

​@@justinderek5086will grade 2 heal?

[@hypergamous4704]

I agree with this 100 percent. I heard a pop in my knee Sunday. Went to doctor they said it's acl. I have been wearing my brace regiously and I am improving rabidly

[@carminegiaquinto7704]

There’s still a possibility your acl is torn even if your leg is improving (something else could’ve caused that pop though) because my acl was fully torn for 10 months and I didn’t notice because after the incident that tore it (I didn’t know it was torn at the time) my leg improved back to the point where I could run full speed, so I’d get an mri if I were you im saying this so incase it’s torn you can catch it early

[@amoreazione3563]

Did you get surgery Carmine?

[@catherine5446]

Thank you for your help. I need this!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are so welcome Catherine!

[@ReemA-cv6ss]

Thank you for the video! I am wearing a brace and I feel my knees are more stable, but when I set down after sometime I will get burning sensation?

[@annupari5587]

Very informative video, i had a complete tear ACL, since 14 days wearing braces and able to walk with walker only though much improvement as compared to first three days of injury, will wait for some more time, though doctor is suggesting for surgery

[@jasminesims2779]

How did this turn out?

[@pinkpink594]

Hi sit, i recently hurt my knee like 10 days ago and the mri shows the following results. Could you please tell me if i need surgery or I am able to heal by myself . My doctor says surgery is needed and I am really scared. Please suggest what do i need to don:( IMPRESSION: 1. High-grade mid substance ACL tear. 2. Grade 1 sprain of the fibulocollateral ligament. 3. Posterior, medial meniscocapsular sprain. 4. Tibial plateau bone marrow contusions. 5. Small joint effusion.

[@saheb147]

Sir you are great lot's of information given you are that's very helpful lot's of love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Saheb!!! ❤️ 🇮🇳

[@JMK-cd5qn]

Hi Doc, I have grade 3 ACL tear , and won't be undertaking surgery for now, I want to try everything I can to heal first. My physio advised rehab and said that knee brace will make my muscles lazy and is not , however I walk a lot and I don't trust my injured knee especially I have fallen twice since injury playing with the dog , how can I balance rehab and walking in knee braces ?

[@LOGOASSASSIN]

Excellent thanks!

[@myriampelchat8067]

I fell out of a trampoline at defy 10 feet up in the air . I looked down and the trampoline was gone and I stopped my fall with my right leg. My leg completely came out of my knee. I was lucky when I wiggled my leg for it to go Back in place. I was in horrible pain. My 2 year-old asked me if I was OK. Never have I heard her ask me that. My heart was broken. My first thought was how am I going to feed her, how am I going to go grocery shopping ,cook , wipe her butt etc.. my life is over. . Anyways, so finally, the pain was much better so I figured I’d get up and walk. Unfortunately my leg completely gave out and I fell to the ground. Instantly I knew my life has completely changed forever. I’m waiting to see my Orthopedic in a few days. In the meantime, I want to see my options. I really enjoyed this video , I very much appreciate you taking the time to make this . According to the ER, they think that my ACL and my PCL is gone. I don’t have any pain with my leg gives out but I feel the bones hitting each other and that feels crazy and I just feel like someone kicked me in the knee but the pain goes away. My foot also turns blue when I am on my crutches, so I remain with my leg up on my wheelchair. Would there be a chance for me to give this a try you think? I cannot put my foot down on the floor or else my leg will give out and he goes sideways not front ways..

[@AnthonyMartinez-ci4kr]

Crazy brother cause same thing happend to me but playing football! My knee goes sideways Craziest thing that ever happened to me. It’s been about 5 years + since it happened and I still have problems with it 😢. At times it gives out but forsher strengthening the muscles around the knee helps !

[@krcruz2093]

I do hear the popping and the other stuff, but I don’t get the swelling? Does that mean I my ACL is not damaged that badly? Because I got injured on July 3 at the gym(this month) and it has been 3 weeks since I haven’t gone to the gym, I’m considering on getting a knee brace. Also I can bend it straight in, I can walk but it does kinda hurt, I can’t properly go up the stairs and downstairs I have to hold the rail. But what would you say or recommend?

[@isaackwanorowiredu4354]

About 5 weeks ago I injured my knee and it was popping out when I tried walking so I came home and iced it.. the next day I could bend the knee or even walk properly (no swelling tho). I am active person so after 3 days I could walk but at a slower pace ( I was taking cataflam pills and still taking when I feel pains). I can walk now, I can jog at a slow pace but changing direction is the problem, I feel it’s popping out so I am careful (I don’t jog tho, I take long walks) it is okay that I take the long walk? Is it necessary I do the MRI test? Do you think I’m recovering well? Because I sometimes feel pain in the knee.. And lastly should I continue taking the pills?

[@ssubham1099]

I am having an complete acl and hornerior and posterior meniscus tear from 8/9months but 5 months ago major damage effected and now wearing long knee brace is it better or not than this half knee brace

[@vipermoraga]

Do you recommend this brace for a mcl and acl tear? I also recovered from a lisfranc injury. I went 3 months with out weight on my leg so I lost a lot of muscle. Do you have any recommendations to build muscle?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey vipermoraga! Great question! Bracing for an MCL and ACL tear is a great plan. If you had a lisfranc injury in the past, you might have foot and ankle weaknesses that set you up for the knee injury. Here are some exercises we'd recommend you start with: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/hInHdJ2KZ7angKM "How To Fix Your Knee Pain By Strengthening Your Toes" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWevdomcqamLr7M Here's how to choose the best brace for your situation: “Choosing The Best Knee Brace For You | A Physical Therapist’s Guide” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXbEeZ2bab6VgM0

[@aishahamran2175]

Hey sir what if both of my leg have acl and I did not tend to undergoes injuries and does it affect my knee when I grow up

[@akankshyaroutraylt-2335]

Hello doctor my partial ACL problem show and minimal effusion in knee joint...what can I do??

[@cardo1111]

Appreciate this informative vid, thanks for your time and sharing your expertise 👍🏽 I have a recent full ACL tear possible meniscus damage as well. This sounds great at least worth a try and the orthopedists I spoke with did advocate at least for a middle ager a wait and see approach as you mentioned, at least 2 months (which thanks to your vid is likely not enough time to know if it will heal on its own) then consider surgical reconstruction with hamstring tendon. However my concern, there was a study done by HSS in NY, that showed those who did not get ACL reconstructive surgery were much more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis 7 years after injury than those that got the surgery. Is this something you have seen at your practice or are aware of?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey cardo, sorry to hear that you've got an ACL tear :-( Yes, we've heard about that study. There are more like it. We have to question what kind of health and strength the people from the study had. We don't know what they did for all those years leading up to getting knee arthritis. The assumption we work under is that they kept doing exercise or activity that fed into a muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalances around the knee (over-dominant quads and under-dominant glutes) is what sets up many chronic knee problems, including knee arthritis. That coupled with the loss of stability from the torn ACL can definitely expedite knee arthritis. But what if you correct your muscle imbalance and maintain it? That has not been studied. In fact muscle imbalances have not been studied. We see people here in the clinic do very well after an ACL tear. It's up to them to keep up their strength for the long term.

[@D_Beckz]

in the future, ur knees will suffer.. ur knee will feel 10 yrs older than your own age..

[@minotaursiiv4729]

Thank you. I'm currently at the point you described at the end of the video, where im rapidly improving, however i feel i should truly exercise my knee as much as possible. I had a ACL surgery 5 years ago, but i have likely injured a ligament in my knee recently. I really dont want to waste another year doing rehab, so this video was truly helpful, now i have a new insight! One question tough, would you recomm3nt wearing atleast a lighter brace when exercising my legs, for exampling when using a rowing machine? I do not feel much discomfort when doing this exercise without it, but feels a lot safer with it.

[@aliabdullah8181]

I was not referred to getting a knee brace after I went to the hospital for the doctors to check for more than 4 times, and I really appreciate your videos Dr. it’s now been 6 months that I have had an acl grade 2 but I feel it is healing better than ever, and it’s honestly sad that the head orthopaedic doctor from Fiona Stanley hospital today told me I have grade 3 injury and said that I needed surgery without looking at my previous mri scan. Any suggestions…

[@emraankhan6904]

Sir what is intra substance of acl and how much time will it take to heal with exercises????

[@royalk5880]

High Grade Partial tear of Anterior Cruciate Ligament with partial tear of medial collateral ligament with horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus. Mild knee joint effusion with marked bone contusions involving all the visualised knee bones. what do you suggest me for this?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Sorry to hear you've got partial tears in your ACL and meniscus Royal K :-( You've got to get in a knee brace fast and rest a bit so you can let your ligament and your meniscus heal in your knee. Once you can get your knee swelling down, then easy exercise is next. Glute strengthening is important. You should watch the videos in this playlist to get a full understanding of what steps to take next: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP

[@oumaimarawefi3533]

Hello doctor! I injured my leg almost 9 months ago in the gym and it turned out to be a partial ACL tear (in the interstitial fibers) and the ACL was not stretched. I did physical therapy for 6 weeks and the swelling and pain got way better. But recently I got a job in which I would be sitting for 8 hours straight and I noticed that my knees started getting swollen, it hurts and it feels like there are needles inside my knee (couldn’t find a way to better describe how it feels) My question is, can I get back to the gym with a swollen knee in order to strengthen my quadriceps and my hamstrings? And if yes, are there any exercises at the gym I need to avoid? Thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Oumaima, sorry to hear about your knee and your partial ACL tear :-( You've got to start exercising your glutes right away rather than your quadriceps and hamstrings! Start watching our videos to learn more about how to help your ACL through our playlist here: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP

[@cindyr8986]

Great video....Dr. Dave...You should incorporate the Diapulse machine and cold laser into your therapy also collagen, vit c, d, zinc and fish oil so the patient can heal faster and better...

[@yash-sn9fw]

how about if you han a multiple knee ligaments injury??? like acl pcl and mcl. .

[@billyflanagan9657]

Great video thanks

[@kushodhajdatta5640]

THanks for this video.. Partial torn ACL can heel without surgery? Specially army person can skip the surgery with partial torn ACL?

[@VinitChaudhary-fe5ej]

Thik hua kya apka

[@cartwheel-si2ce]

Hello Dr. I sustained an injury from jumping off the top of a car during an accident three years ago. Initially, I visited a hospital where they diagnosed me with a torn ACL and recomended surgery which i didnt take. Despite this, I could bend my knee fully backward without pain, but I couldn't fully stretch it as before. Later, i visited another hospital for a second opion and noted that my walking pattern was almost normal despite the injury, which led them to believe that my ACL was not torn based on the mri result of the previous hospital. They advised me to undergo physiotherapy exercises. This incident happened about three years ago. Since then, I’ve done some light exercises and have been able to run and perform push exercises, but I still can't fully stretch my leg. Last week, I collided with another player while playing football, and it was quite painful. After undergoing an MRI, the hospital confirmed my ACL is torn and suggested surgery. Currently, I can walk without limping as a week has passed since the incident. I'm concerned about making the wrong decision regarding surgery. I am not a professional football player; I play for fun. I am currently in a foreign country with better medical facilities. Today, I came across your video, and I am considering not having surgery based on your advice. Could you please provide your guidance on this matter? Thank you

[@roopkaur4451]

On October 20,2022 met with road accident,mri right knee shows partial tear of ACL near femoral end, low grade sprain of mcl....plz suggest something

[@chevyneal1922]

So I have a question, do I exercise with or without my knee brace? Because I’ve been doing it without with my physical therapist.

[@Marciww]

Hey doc,,,iam confused because the swelling is not in the knee, the swelling was in my lower leg but my knee hurts and cant straighten it or bend it i can do that two but a little bit

[@razravid123]

hey, after ACL and meniscus surgery i had a ski injury 1 year later, my LCL got extended very hard but not torn completely. after it healed and i got very strong again i can still twist my knee inside like a dislocation (but not) and im scared to come back to surfing, any suggestions?

[@salaar1680]

I had an acl injury 6 months ago but the acl test(when we bend feet inwards and squat ) is painless, does that mean i am fit?

[@andreaslundby2065]

Thanks for this video! I am in category 3 and torn my front ligament completely, along with both meniscus getting injured and a bone bruise condition in my thigh bone. I started early rehabilitation training in form of weight lifting etc. with great success and I can run and lift fairly in comparison of before my injury, even playing some soccer 4 times after the injury. My biggest issue is that my knee has been sliding out of position about 12 times in 3 months. But it does not happen while I am doing something that requires more force like training and so forth, but when taking a quick step in the opposite direction boom there we have it. So I find it difficult to make a decision about wether surgery or no surgery is right. My concern with no surgery is that my knee might get new injury or get worn out by continues slides of the bones. But I have not been wearing any form of knee support as of so far. I will try that and give my knee more time to recover before I make a decision. Thank you for making me realize this just now. 🎉

[@jetsgo66]

Ive had acl reconstruction on both knees, most recently 2 months ago with a partial meniscectomy. Its not easy and the recovery takes time and dedication. Based on your comment if you're knee is buckling regularly you are risking further damage to the other ligaments and meniscus. Living with a torn acl requires a lifestyle change for most people, soccer and other pivoting activities are risking more serious damage. Further damage can cause osteoarthritis down the road and result in a knee replacement. I opted to have surgery both times because I do not plan on living my life in a straight line. Take some time for your decision but please be careful in the meantime.

[@andreaslundby2065]

@@jetsgo66 Hey, thank you for taking time to advice me. I was told by docs to try without surgery at first but they seem to have changed their minds too, so I will take the surgery offered to be safe. As you also say, I won’t be happy to live a straight line and always be careful 😅

[@beasty8458]

​@@andreaslundby2065Brother have you done your surgery and r u ok now ,do you face any problem sfter surgery

[@amoreazione3563]

How does it feel after surgery?

[@raghulsrinivasan9288]

Fell from my bike... My MRI report shows, ACL appears avulsed from the proximal attachment and is seen at the intercondylar notch area Pls suggest me is this partial tear or complete tear of ACL

[@GauravSharma-zz6tp]

I had acl grade 3 every doc is saying get surgery done or later get your knee replaced I am production manager nothing to do with sports pl suggest

[@Dinesh_cool22]

Thank you doctor you just gave me a hope to survive without a surgery . On my MRI report its shoes ACL complete tear grade 3, But i able to walk without any issues even i dont have swelling. I consulted a doctor he suggested me to go for a surgery but i dont want to lose my natural body given by god. I am searching for this for a while. Now i am happy with your words going to start my day with knee braces😊

[@devton8679]

How is your knee,bro?? Can you run??

[@Arman-ff9ui]

so you walked with torn acl imediatlyafter injury? or it took time to be able to walk agian?

[@Dinesh_cool22]

@@devton8679 I able to jog. Not tried running because I am afraid of pain again.

[@Dinesh_cool22]

@@Arman-ff9ui For two days i felt pain on my legs after that i walk as usual without any discomfort

[@ranaatif1471]

Hallo Your knee is better without surgery

[@subhaezhil4915]

Thanks for such a wonderful explanation. I met with a bike accident and my acl got tared .Then I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery 6 years back. A month ago I fell down and my current MRI states that " diffused thickening and increased signal in the ACL" - diffuse increased signal intensity secondary to mucoid degeneration. One of the doctor suggested for the surgery again. But another suggested to proceed without surgery. Does this MRI statement meant partial tear in ACL?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Subha, sorry to hear that you're dealing with this knee ACL problem :-( If the MRI report did not explicitly read that there is a tear, even a partial tear, then there is probably not a tear. "Diffuse thickening," "Increased signal," and "mucoid degeneration" are not the same thing as a tear. Those problems are things that could eventually become a tear, but you probably don't have a tear yet. This sounds like you do not need surgery and you need to address the root problem so that you don't end up having a tear. You should check out our library of ACL videos if you haven't already. You can see it here: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for addressing the root problem of knee ACL tears that happen even after surgery, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health

[@subhaezhil4915]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks for your comments. Will watch the videos

[@sulthanabegum1350]

​@@subhaezhil4915 hi, did your ACL surgery give you any tightness or pain after a few months?

[@haydeemartinez118]

Very informative video. I recently injured my left knee & got my results from my MRI...complete rupture of my ACL. I'm confused because I'm not having pain & for the most part I've gain most of my mobility not 100% but I'm very close to it (injured 02/09/2022). Is this something that is considered normal for a complete ruptured ACL? Keep in mind right after I injured my knee I iced it, put a brace(still wearing it) & have continued to elevate it.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Haydee! Sorry to hear that you've got a complete ACL rupture :-( But that is great news that you've got nearly all your motion and no pain! That means that you have a chance at either healing the ACL or at least compensating with strength to go on without surgery. This does happen to a lot of people with ACL tears, but usually surgeons push patients right into surgery. Keep going with the brace and start on the recommended exercises. You might even find a local specialist to guide you on healing without surgery. The best case scenario is that you recover adequately and get back to normal again. Worse case scenario is that you get strong and put yourself in the best position to have surgery and recover as quickly as possible after you have surgery. There is no rush if you're feeling good and improving.

[@smartgurl4757]

Wow! 2/9/22 I completely tore ACL I have limited Range was put in mobile brace for weeks. Had meniscus tear and chipped knee cap. I had to have dibreadment not sure if I spelled that right? Starting therapy today. My orthopedic surgeon said I still have stability and at my age he thinks my knee will tighten up well🙏. Hope in Time it will be ok?

[@callmeyorii]

What kind of brace did you wear?

[@erlindapeconcillo2336]

What's the brand of knee brace please

[@mohammedahammed5961]

hi doc, i had an acl injury while playing football about 7-8 months back, and i did an MRI and the doctor confirmed it as an acl injury. for a 2-3 days it hurted a lot i could not bend my knee but after a few months without using any knee brace i can walk, i can run on my treadmill and i can even bend my knee, the only activity i didn't do is play football. while i was watching your video i tried your test and i could do it with ease, so doc what should i do now. should i wear a knee brace going forward or should i frequently do exercise or should i consult a doctor and get an MRI again. i just want to go back and play football but i am scared to do it because of my knee. please reply to this comment

[@billyflanagan9657]

I would not play football any more but start coaching. An ACL tear I really believe your knee will never be stable enough to risk reinjury. I had complete reconstruction of Mt ACL and it's only good enough to live a normal life. I hope you're ok

[@sks7998]

Hi, I injured my knee suddenly while moving and got swelling and heard popping. I couldnt walk for couple fo months without braces. Now 6 months later i can walk but cannot flex my knee completely 😢. I also cannot run and limp a little bit. mRI shows acl and meniscus tear. What can I do to flex my knee straight completely

[@richardparis8738]

Great video

[@rptrick79]

Would you recommend a second opinion after a reading that says my ACL is totally ruptured? I had an MRI 2 days ago and I thought that I just had meniscus damage because the inside of my knee hurt after the interior swelling has gone down. I can fully straighten and bend my leg, but I have not tried to pivot because that it's worst that pain was a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. 10 being the worst obviously.

[@shimmer_1717]

Hey doc, i got my MRI reports and my doctor suggested a surgery but I don't really want to go for it. I'm 18 and it's been a month since my injury and i can walk better now with a knee cap. Medial femorotibial compartment: No medial femorotibial bone marrow edema. Medial collateral ligament, medial meniscus and articular cartilage are intact.  Lateral femorotibial compartment: Articular cartilage, lateral collateral ligament, iliotibial band, lateral meniscus, biceps femoris and popliteus are intact.  Patellofemoral compartment: Normal patellar position with Caton Deschamps ratio of 1.1. Moderate anterolateral femoral and inferomedial patellar impaction marrow edema. High grade patellar attachment and low-grade femoral attachment medial patellofemoral ligament injury. No loose body. Trochlear morphology: DeJour type A trochlear morphology. TT:TG distance of 1.1 cm on MRI. Extensor mechanism is intact. Patellofemoral articular cartilage and lateral patellofemoral ligament are intact. No VMO muscle volume loss or fatty infiltration  Cruciate ligaments: Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are intact.  Minimal joint effusion. No Baker’s cyst. Neurovascular structures are unremarkable. Impression: 1) Sequel to recent patellar instability- Moderate anterolateral femoral and inferomedial patellar impaction marrow edema. High grade patellar attachment and low-grade femoral attachment medial patellofemoral ligament injury. Status of predisposing factors - Normal patellar position. DeJour type A trochlear morphology. TT:TG distance of 1.1 cm on MRI. 2) Intact cruciates, collaterals and cartilage. This was my report, do you think i can heal without a surgery and maybe get back to normal and continue my dance classes?

[@VinitChaudhary-fe5ej]

Thik hua kya apka

[@mnnuila]

I have a torn acl and tear medial meniscus right knee, my left knee cracked prior to the accident with the tear, I think there is puffiness behind the knee but there is no cracking or moving knee so I don’t think the left has any tearing but I’m not sure what’s going on with that side, I want to know what should I do to prevent the left knee from hurting or becoming injured while the right knee is healed… idk if I need surgery either 😢

[@tejuacharya5597]

Dr i hace acl injury since 1year 10 month back 3times i have slipped,and now no pain and swelling but i have clocking but i want to rehabe naturally how can u suggest me sir

[@richardparis8738]

Thanks I bought one and I think my recovery better Shock Doctor level three

[@jeremiahutley5869]

Hey man the information in this video is great. I was wondering what is your view on ice or heat on a torn acl? Would I want more blood flow to heal stronger and faster or would I want the blood flow to slow down for stronger and faster recovery?

[@Arjun-yw7sw]

My Doctor also told me the same, to apply ice and then heat so that increased blood flow will repair acl

[@postnutclarity00]

I have a torn partial ACL graft since 2020. I am still able to play with it but not in a really competitive setting. Hardwork and leg exercises will only help you until it does not. An unstable knee is really hard to risk playing on

[@_VISHNUPavan]

Hii sir I am facing acl injury in my MRI reports having =minimal knee joint effusion T2 Fs hypertensity in mid substance of ACL-intrasubstance edma In my knee having small distrubances when iam wait lifting

[@dadanmauluddin]

Hi Doc, I just MRI and said that I have Partial ACL and propose to surgery...but I still doubt I don't have any traumatic like swelling before

[@rueledwards6238]

I got my knee injury while playing football 3 years ago my left knee bent inwards I kept resting for months each time longer and every time I tried to play my knee would always give way then swell up when I made sharp turns while playing or even doing some physical activities there's been some improvements I walk fine without pain or any swelling but just know my knee is not its normal self I feel the looseness on the inner knee I recently got a MRI done and the results were I have partial acl tear so hopefully this information could help

[@jairdealmeidalimalopes6278]

Same with me.. so what did you do to fix it ? Because i wanna be back playing and i dont know how long it will take

[@Mayank-rs7kg]

What did you do since then? How is your knee now?

[@coachjacqueswampler2655]

Thank you very much

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Coach Jacques!!!

[@shylajakeshav2955]

I am impressed and motivated from this video sir 🙏 thank you. In my MRI report, I got complete ACL tear, I am worried about surgery. Kindly advise me to heal without surgery.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey @shylajakeshav2955, sorry to hear about your ACL tear :-( We've got many videos right here about how to help your ACL in order to avoid surgery: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP

[@shylajakeshav2955]

After watching this video, With the help of knee brace , can I go to my work, it's system based job, takes only 20 to 30 steps by walk.

[@sohanvlogs4638]

did you have surgery or not?

[@Bearickson8]

What’s the update ?

[@kmv9552]

Very good video

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you Kmv!!!

[@ramuzha3477]

In 2018 bike fall down on my right leg n my ACL ligament tire doctor told me for surgery but I did not do surgery yet

[@zknight2]

Good video, gives me hope to heal my ACL. I did a complete ACL tear playing soccer 7 weeks ago when I hyperextended my knee. I found after 3 weeks it felt pretty good, so I played again and did a minor hyperextension. Took a week off and bought a brace like you have there and played 4 games since. Knee feels stable in brace. Did an online session with Jun Matsumoto today, he has had 100% success with healing ACL tears (16/16) with his exercises. The focus is bringing your heal to your hip to shorten the length of the ACL so it can reattach. He wants me to quit soccer for 6 months, tough ask. I will do the exercises and see how I go. I don't see the benefit of the knee brace when not playing sport as my knee is very stable.

[@joelbergfx]

Hi Andy, just wondering how your knee is coming along? I am 4.5 months currently and considering not getting surgery after finally getting an MRI. Wish you a speedy recovery!

[@zknight2]

@@joelbergfx Hi Joel. Well, I play regularly now (about 3 times a week), but still wear the brace. Knee feels very stable but can feel slight pain if I do hard strikes. Hardly affects my play anymore. Maybe it's healing. Was planning on doing another scan in about a month to see if my ACL has reattached.

[@joelbergfx]

@@zknight2 that's amazing, thanks for the reply. All the best with it!

[@sssssd2708]

@@zknight2 can you tell us did you do the mri recently?

[@zknight2]

@@sssssd2708 I have been playing soccer regularly wearing the knee brace without issues, but still doing the exercises. I can tell my knee is not perfect as sometimes I feel it if I kick the ball hard. Will wait a bit longer before getting another MRI.

[@mikitta47]

I broke my left ankle a week before Memorial Day 2021. A week later, I tore my right knee's medial meniscus due to falling while on crutches. Fast forward several months of rehabbing the knee on my own at home and having the full range of motion, but not wearing a brace all the time. It was doing ok, but it felt pretty tight and swollen most of the time. Thanksgiving came around, I stepped off a footstool reaching for a dish on a high shelf. Came down on the right leg and felt searing pain. I could barely hobble to a chair. My knee was very unstable. I finally got in to work with a PT in March of this year and worked on the rehab exercises, purchased the ShockDoctor brace you link to - it is part of my daily clothing now. I don't go out without a decent brace now. I also got their highest-end brace because my goal is to go backpacking again with moderate miles and a fully loaded pack. Great info. Thankyou for the video!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Miki, sorry to hear about your ankle, meniscus, and likely ACL injuries :-( But we're glad to hear that you've been addressing everything and even going to PT! As you improve in your knee, make sure to get stronger overall. You'll need plenty of strength (especially in your glutes!) to go backpacking again without your knee or ankle slowing you down. We hope you get back to normal as fast as possible Miki!!!

[@mikitta47]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks :) im continuing now with a gym routine. I didn't get an MRI, but my ortho did the thing with my leg to see if my shin shifted , and it did a little bit. Hurt like a bugger. The diagnosis was compromised ACL injury.

[@architghosh1170]

Sir I injured my acl while playing football 4 months ago, it had a poop sound and since then that poop has happened to me around 3 times, my MRI showed that I have an complete acl tear but I was easily able to perform the exercise you showed in the video how can I confirm that i actually have an acl tear or not

[@isaackwanorowiredu4354]

Is it compulsory to have the MRI scan ?

[@jaycruzsemple]

A link with a video of how to fix it as in strengthening exercises you can do at home would be good thank you if you can put up a video about it or even better a link or 1 this would be great thank you

[@suvarnasekhar9571]

Sir, I'm having pain and swelling from 2 months.MRI shows .Grade 1 sprain of acl .Grade 1 signal involving the posterior horn of medial meniscus .Minimal knee joint synovial effusion small baker's cyst What do you suggest..please help me

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Suvarna Sekhar, sorry you've had pain and swelling for 2 months :-( This sounds like you've got an over-pressurized knee. It will keep swelling unless you take that pressure off and then start treating the imbalance. “Knee Swelling Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP "Knee Meniscus Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a

[@kagolam4444]

It's been 2 months of my partial acl tear (grade2). Can I go for jogging covering distance not less than 20 km?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Kago Lam! Great question! It really depends on how bad you feel right now in your knee and how confident you feel about jogging. Also have tried jogging shorter distances to test your knee? Running 20k would only be ok if you've felt no knee pain when running 5-15K distances (during and after the run) and you've been using your glutes well during the run. If that has not yet happened, the it would not be a good idea to run +20km because you are putting yourself at high risk for re-injury.

[@awagerald31]

How many times in week should i have my rehabilitation

[@tonyarce5427]

Ordered brace using your affiliate link. 4 really bad LOUD pops. Leg collapses and goes sideways when trying to stand. Cannot walk. Minimal pain (2/10). Went to the ER, they gave me an immobilizer and crutches. X-ray showed no bone fractures, MRI wasn’t recommended. Let me know if you offer online sessions before I shell out for an out of pocket mri.