Open Kinetic Chain Knee Extension After ACL Reconstruction

[@ridleycollegedon]

Hi Mike - I had ACL recon (hamstring quadruple semi t graft) and meniscus repair (posterior lateral side, root tear sutured). I am 2 weeks post op. When can I start doing leg extensions and/or curls on a machine?

[@LOREGUINNESS]

Hi, thanks for sharing. Nice points here. In an STG graft from 4th to 6th months what is the weight that you consider safe but enought to train the muscle in a full ROM leg extension exercise with "sand weight" (I don't know the exact name, I'm not native eng speaker) in and adult not sedentary male? I'm a Physical Therapist. I'd say about 10 lbs, 10r x 3-4s, twice per week (not the only exercise, including lunges, step up, etc..) but I'm not too keen in ACLS rehab. Best to all of you.

[@RSoNAVIo]

What about open chain from 20-0, a week and half post op? Zero weight. I just had ACLR using Patellar and PET procedure (prior tears). One of the first exercises my PT gave me was lying on a table with a foam roller under my knee. With no weight, I'm supposed to try getting full extension. Is this safe to do?