My ACL Surgery Recovery Journey As a Physiotherapist

Andrew Ghaly (Physiotherapist at Kinetic Labs) shares his experience tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee while playing football, his prehab, undergoing reconstruction surgery and his exercise program and recovery journey to get back to playing sports.
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[@usmanjilani181]

For everyone watching this who have this injury. I wish you all the very best and a speedy recovery. Just be positive, and you all got this.

[@clown5433]

🙏🙏🙏🥲

[@matijasimic8496]

Aww thank you bro 😌just got pcl surgery done

[@charliemiddleton7848]

🙏🏼

[@FootballLife-cy5un]

I have acl injury pray for me

[@myakhemmontiel355]

Thank you sm

[@ItsDameTime]

For someone with 2 Acl injuries on both knees... Yeah im that unlucky I know.. But I can assure you will be back running and sprinting and jumping like nothing ever happened. Just always remember that every small rehab workout counts towards your recovery. Dont skip them. No matter how boring or small the actions of the workout are just do it trust me lol

[@sarathanandan9615]

How long it took?

[@ItsDameTime]

@@sarathanandan9615 I’ll estimate roughly 2-3 months you can start light work already I honestly can’t recall it’s been 2 years since my last injury. But I remembered going back to using cardio machines in the gym faster than I expected. Just ask your physiotherapist for guidance and get approval from them as they know the best. Everyone body works differently

[@ClearVissions]

Thank you for this !!!

[@deepshikhagautam454]

Did you met with surgery ?

[@ItsDameTime]

@@deepshikhagautam454 Wdym

[@tinikacarrington6442]

I just had my ACL and Meniscus repair surgery yesterday. I woke up to use the bathroom and pop another pill for pain Management. During my surgery they performed a nerve block which assisted in a better recovery out of anesthesia. I'm begging to feel my leg again and it feels heavy. I have never been this restricted from everyday life. I am also an ex athlete who enjoy still being athletic at 45. I so needed this positive but truthful reinforcement and actually what to expect. Wishing everyone who reads this the best in their recovery.

[@deannatorrez]

I tore both and I’m having surgery in two weeks, I’m kinda freaking out

[@hx1557]

How are you doing a year later???

[@benruss2414]

Just had my ACL & Meniscus reconstruction 2 days ago. The healing begins..great video and comments ❤

[@xxsarahpxx8810]

I just had an ACL and Meniscus repair surgery in a February 2024 and it has been very difficult, physically and mentally. I had a quadricep tendon graft and also got an infection in my incision due to a suture abscess so that has made it all very difficult!

[@alexmatthews7265]

Just had my second ACL surgery, 3 days into recovery and it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, never felt pain like it.

[@stephenanibie3410]

im on day 2 post surgery and this pain is unbearable, worst pain ever but we will get through this 💪🏾❤️

[@alexmatthews7265]

@@stephenanibie3410 it does get better man, i am in almost no pain now, give it one week from your surgery and you won’t need as many painkillers and will feel much better. I promise bro

[@tamiltrends22]

Second ACL on same leg? Just curious to know about complete recovery time.how many months it I'll take...ACL done for my left leg and 2 weeks completed...I feel no pain except while i walk , using Scrutches.

[@alexmatthews7265]

@@tamiltrends22 yeah second surgery on same leg, had my first in 2017 with keyhole surgery, that was quite manageable pain wise, can’t remember how long the entire recovery was, but I think generally it takes like 6-9 months to fully recover, I’m not entirely sure though. My second was 3-4 weeks ago with meniscus and root repair, with a hamstring graft also so it was quite substantial, the pain for this one was far more severe

[@tamiltrends22]

@@alexmatthews7265 Hope you are doing good after your second surgery ❤️. Thank you for the information.before surgery i was told by doctor that he may repair meniscus also but However during surgery doctor found it's getting healed and meniscus repair is not required 🙂 So the recovery will be faster now as they didn't touch meniscus.

[@KoleFox]

I am 23 for comparable measures. I had ACL, meniscus and MCL surgery with a bruised knee cap 2 years ago. It was the worse pain i have ever experienced and i have a very high pain tolerance. Was peeing in a bottle for almost a week as i physically couldn’t take the pain of moving it in the slightest. I took physical therapy extremely serious and had a very good physician. After about a year i was at or very near what i was at prior to my ACL tear and even played basketball at pretty much at the same level maybe just a bit slowed. Fast forward to today 2 years later i just had ACL and Meniscus surgery on my other knee (yes they got both of mine sadly) from playing basketball again. I told my doctor and all my friends that will be the last time i pick up a basketball as it’s not worth going through this again. However i had surgery less then 12 hours ago and it is not nearly the same pain although i used the same surgeon because of how well my first ACL healed. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m used to the pain, know exactly what not to do and what to do, or if it’s just a case by case but i expected the worse pain imaginable like last time but i am already walking (on crutches) to the bathroom and as long as I’m taking my painkillers and icing it the pain isn’t really bad at all. I share my story to show that if i can do this TWICE anybody can. YOU can do this. Your brain is a powerful tool don’t let it physic you out. You are much more powerful then you believe. Good luck all !!

[@lokeshsathish6952]

wow i had the exact same problems. Thing is i got surgery a month after my injury to reduce stiffness swelling and help my MCL heal since it has such good blood flow. rn 10 days after surgery I can pretty much walk without a walker/crutch but with a brace(id try without the brace but my pt would kill me).

[@BerealorFO]

Hey I also had a acl and mcl surjury just around 21 days back but just 2 days back I mistakenly fall nd my knee got bended little extra compare to I was doing at the time of physio I m tensed if everything is fine or not

[@surges12]

Honestly after seing stuff like this. It really makes you respect surgeons a lot more than I did previously.

[@RealEyes24]

3 days and 3 nights of pain without sleeping, 8 days in the hospital, 6 weeks in crutches, 5 months of kineto then 11 months of pause from football...after 3 years my knee is even stronger than before.

[@bradselc3618]

I’m Having Acl and meniscus surgery on Jan 3 2023. This gives me hope that my knee will be the same again 😢

[@justme599]

@@bradselc3618 how's it going. I'm on day 2 today of ACL reconstruction and Meniscus Repair! Seems like a long road.Keep strong!

[@bradselc3618]

@@justme599 me too! 2 days post op. Stay strong brother! We got this. Wish you a speedy and smooth Recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@justme599]

@@bradselc3618 how is your sleep at night. Mine was awful. Can't really do anything with the operated leg just yet . Just ankle bend and glute tightens

[@CriTiiCXzed]

Wow i wasnt in the hospital for 8 days but i was very sluggish that first week afterwards im about 3 weeks in now

[@kat_of_all_trades]

I had ACL reconstructive surgery in 2012 and I recovered pretty well. The difference for good recovery is good rehab! Keep up the good work 😃

[@ntngtosay3615]

Good comment karthryn duffek

[@Grg1231]

Solid comment kathryn duffek

[@PALZYT]

Superb comment Kathryn Duffek

[@KennyReaper]

I fell and thought I was being dramatic when I had it checked out two days later. In my 3rd week I got my MRI results and started balling. At the worst I thought I had a minor meniscus tear and was being dramatic. My dr proceeded to explain that she was shocked I limped into my appointments and had a smile on my face. I’ve been struggling emotionally since my surgery was scheduled as I had a major tear. Thank you for the background on the procedure and diagnosis. I’m terrified but happy my pain was validated. ❤

[@designguy31]

I’m really glad I stumbled upon this video. As a PTA and athletic person I recently tore my ACL as well as medial/lateral meniscus. I’m scheduled for surgery in October and doing prehab exercises such as you did. It’s been very deflating to think my life will be on hold for next 6 to 10 months but your video and information made me feel a bit more hopeful that I’ll be back to sports and weightlifting if I keep pushing and keep my head up. Still frustrating but I know I’m not alone!

[@bernardostreb]

Hey man how is your knee by now? Hope you are doing great!

[@kingvincentpo9695]

Hey, any updates you can share?

[@joaoraposo5493]

I've torn my ACL twice (once on each knee), and I just got to say that the recovery speed can very a LOT. Speaking from mine and several other ACL tears recoveries I got to know personally, this recovery was actually really fast and successful. This is to say that you should not base your recovery stages solely from this video, as that can lead you to frustration and potentially re-injure yourself. My best advice is to always listen to your body and to focus on your own recovery, on your own specificities. Be disciplined and intentional in your recovery, and don't rush it! You got this 💪

[@Y2208M]

Its been a week now since I had my first surgery ever and I was very nervous. Its an ACl reconstruction surgery in my left knee. All went went and I am in the rehabilitation process. First 2-3 days were the most difficult, minumum sleep and constant pain but gradually you are able to get adequate sleep with less pain. Going in 2nd week with crunches but the pain is less now. Post surgery the physio work is extremely important to have the normal movement back. Stay strong and keep making progess everyday 💪

[@thatoneguyfromhighschool5050]

What I’ve learned on my healing journey was listen to your body before anything . Yes you should still heed the directions of your physician or orthopedic , but listening to your body and altering your eating habits are key . I’ve been able to heal fast and almost get full bend of my knee sighing 3 weeks. I’ve been able to put slight pressure on my knee since week 1 . My pt doesn’t want me to push myself as hard I know the risk but I listen to the signs of my body aswell as the warnings of the system. Staying determined and motivated is key

[@alb4079]

Can we start bending knee right after ACL surgery? So let's say after 2 days after ACL surgery we start bending knee gently without pain. But it can be up to 30-40-50 degrees possible. The question is: won't it stretch ACL unnecessarily?! Won't it lead to ACL being too loose in the long term?

[@matthewderaco8473]

Just finishing up my day from ACL Reconstruction surgery and Partial Minisectomy. Watched this video for encouragement and also some of the comments. Congrats to those that have made a recovery, rooting for those that are in the process like me, and good luck to those that plan to have the same/similar procedure🙏🏽

[@ArhamKhan-zx9xl]

How you doing now mate? Had mine yesterday

[@sammytapia9249]

⁠@@ArhamKhan-zx9xl I got off the crutches at week 5-6 Week 1-2 I didn’t do much Started working on range of motion around week 2-3 Now I’m 9 weeks and the gains from week 7-9 have been huge so I’m excited for the future

[@watergoodkerri]

Great video! I'm having my surgery in 2 weeks, so seeing how other's full recovery journey is like is super helpful and feeling relieved! Thank you.

[@brownboykavi7553]

I’m having mine next month, let me know how it goes!

[@yoysilver3259]

@@brownboykavi7553 I’m having mine tomorrow (while today) it’s 4 am😂

[@watergoodkerri]

@@yoysilver3259 Goooood Luck!!

[@yoysilver3259]

@@watergoodkerri thanks man I was super nervous, the hospital and surgery are a breeze. No pain at all until the night, gotta stay on top of medication. You get wheeled out and get knocked out instantly, great experience best sleep of my life! Good luck to you!!!

[@lexiexxox]

@@yoysilver3259 thank you for this! i get mine this thursday 😬 tore mine whilst skiing :/

[@finn54123]

These comments are reassuring. I tore my acl a few days after my birthday, and just recently got surgery after months of waiting and rehab. It’s been so frustrating cos i basically felt normal prior to the surgery as I’d been doing so many excercises to put on as much muscle protection as possible, I was even confident enough to dunk (off my unaffected leg). But now after the surgery even the tiniest movements are so painful, even though I’m pumped with codine. I thought something must’ve gone wrong till I checked the comments, cos this is way worse than when I tore it even, glad to see this is normal.

[@mohammedal-kutbi253]

Thank you for the video much appreciated. I tore my ACL 7 years and today I had my surgery (hamstring graft). The doctor said I can put weight on my damaged knee so I am using a brace and crutches right now. Its painful when I try to walk and going to the washroom is actually difficult lol. I am starting physiotherapy after 48 hours as my doctor suggested. Im hoping like you said the first 2/3 days are the worst so I hope after that the pain decreases a lot. I will try to update you guys in case its helpful. We can do it 💪🏻

[@aminahussein1731]

how are you feeling now, are you walking and is all better. wishing the best for you and your recovery!❤️

[@seancarterx]

Out of curiosity, how did you manage a torn ACL for that long? What did it feel like? My girlfriend just tore hers while we were rock climbing and we’re trying to gauge how much she can do pre-surgery and what to expect in terms of improvements before the big day. Also how are you doing now??

[@mohammedal-kutbi253]

@@aminahussein1731 Sorry for the late reply I haven't received a notification. After 4 weeks of surgery I started walking without the knee brace but with a little limp and get tired after like 15 minutes of walking. I did physio for the first 3 months but then I got busy with studies so didn't fully commit which made my recovery become slower. Now I am 11 months post surgery I have no pain and full range of motion and going to the gym regularly and jogging. I still don't feel my knee is 100% which is normal according to my doctor. So I am still a bit scared to go back to sports so I am taking it slowly. Feel free to message me if you have any questions :)

[@mohammedal-kutbi253]

@@seancarterx So when I tore my ACL back in 2015 I didn't know it was ACL and was misdiagnosed. First few days after injury knee was swollen and had pain when bending my knee. 1 month after injury I was limping but then it became fine in regards to regular daily errands. after a few months of injury I was even jogging normally and pain free but I knew something was wrong in my knee I felt it is weaker so I went to another doctor and they did MRI and it was confirmed as ACL. You can live with an ACL tear if you don't do sport activities even my doctor notified me that. But the younger you are when you do your surgery the better and quicker recovery you will have. Pre-surgery I was a bit overweight so I only did diet and exercises to reduce my weight so I can have better recovery and less chances of re-injury after surgery. Now I am doing well and feel more confident regarding my knee but still scared to go back to sports yet so I am giving it another 1 or 2 months til I go back to sports . You need to be 24/7 with her for the first month of surgery because it is painful and she will have difficulty with everything we do regularly. I wish a quick and speedy recovery to your gf :)

[@aminahussein1731]

@@mohammedal-kutbi253 it’s fine dw, i’m currently struggling with range of motion and it’s nearly been 6 months it’s genuinly scaring me and my main goal is to pray salah without using a chair, do you think it’s normal for it to take time or should i be concerned, sorry my PT rlly doesn’t answer my questions so youtube it is 💔

[@johnybaby2]

Thank you for sharing your story, an injury like this so debilitating both physically and mentally, watching videos like this is inspiring me with my own injury. I am 4 months into recovery from a ski accident. I broke the ACL tibial spine with part tear to the ACL. No surgery required so far, the break is apparently the better option! Although initially more debilitating the recovery I am hoping will be easier. I am back at the gym resistance training, cross trainer and cycling. My struggle is walking normally, my goal is to get back to running 15km a week, I have been told that another month or two is realistic in achieving this.

[@bigboulder8767]

Helped a lot. Tore my acl and meniscus first freshman football scrimmage and was devastated. Thanks for this video.

[@matthewelam6320]

Thanks for video. Same boat here. Just had my surgery. Graphed from my hamstring and 1st surgery. Considered myself very active prior to injury. 35 years old but still strength training 2-3 times a week and playing rec ball twice per week. That’s how I actually injured myself. Looking forward to starting recovery and getting back to normal.

[@thangao464]

i had my left knee reconstructed twice. In the second time, after the surgery about 33 days, i went to the gym and did some rehab exercise. There was a PT that I hired forced me to do some stuffs like farmer's walk with 18 kg of dumbbell each side and lot of joggings at the fifth week of the recovery. Even though i had already warned him about the amount weight that he put on the exercise was too much and heavy and also before that I told him about every stage of the acl recovery and he was bragging about he knew everything knee anatomy so he didn't had to listen me. Til one day my knee was aching during the framer's walking practice, i stopped the training immediately and had a serious conversation about his knowledge of acl injury and that asshole confessed that he had no knowledge as long as experience in acl rehab, he didn't even no what was acl stand for. No words could describe the furious when i heard this. Right now is nearly 6 months after the reconstruction, and i'm gonna go to the hospital to re-exam whether my knee is ok or not. Just hope you guys a good recovery and totally come back

[@taitomclips]

This is so helpful i tore my ACL 2 weeks ago and im about to go through surgery so this information is really helpful

[@crisotobalbalenciaga8278]

Such a great video, I just had my full reconstruction two weeks ago and just got off crutches. First three days are so painful, didn't even feel like It was my leg on my body and laying in bed drugged up messes with your mental, I also thought I'd never be able to do sport again. I definetly recommend getting the surgery if needed and affordable, glad I had mine! looking forward to rehab and coming back stronger than ever🦾

[@jessegonzalez6623]

I have mine coming up on April 6th did they put a catheter on you?

[@crisotobalbalenciaga8278]

@@jessegonzalez6623 wtf nah bro,it's a pretty quick operation. Ur not meant to eat or drink water 12 or so hours before the surgery so you won't have urine in your system anyways

[@TopBoi93]

Any update? I’m due my surgery in 2 weeks. Any advice? How does it feel to be put to sleep? I have never had surgery before. I am nervous lol 😆

[@crisotobalbalenciaga8278]

@@TopBoi93 it's really nothing to worry about, stay calm you're in the hands of professionals. Well basically you're wide awake and 5 seconds later you're in the deepest sleep of your life, I personally liked the intoxicated feeling lol. Best advice is to stay calm before surgery the hard part is recovering. Good luck

[@TopBoi93]

@@crisotobalbalenciaga8278 I appreciate the advice. Can you elaborate on the pain? What is it exactly like? Is it non-stop? I’m having my surgery in a couple of days.

[@Cwkxx]

I tore mine in Late August playing American Football. I ran about out bounds and got clipped in my left leg. 4 weeks on crutches before surgery. Over a week of barely any sleep after surgery. Another 8 weeks on crutches nearly a another surgery was needed and and here I am just 3 months in. I have little over 6 months left in my recovery but my knee is already feeling such much stronger

[@jptolledo]

I had the same injury two weeks ago playing volleyball. I'm starting treatment next week and my anxiety brought me to this video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MdMonzurulIslamAnoy]

Tore my ACL last week with meniscus. These video is so helpful. Will do the surgery soon. My goal is to go for a marathon next year by this time

[@kelvinchodri5085]

Hello it's been a month right ? How's your swelling

[@mirzafaisalhussain7244]

Thanks, it will help for my ACL reconstruction surgery, pray for my complete recovery. Thanks again

[@tuckerdavid8304]

This helped a lot did pre op and strengthening for a month. I got the surgery done today and all I can say is get ahead of your pain meds other than that you got it. Thanks for the info🤘🏽

[@JuniorJoeandCharlie]

This is been a great video for me! I'm an athletic police officer, I suffered an ACL tear a few weeks ago. I'm having reconstruction at the end of the month. I've had a lot of concerns about what the recovery would look like and how long it would take to fully heal. This is exactly the video that I needed to see!

[@TopBoi93]

Any update?

[@_mark_787]

How’s the recovery going?

[@stickymicky163]

It scary because I just tore my acl, lateral meniscus and medial meniscus just from hopping a fence and I felt my a loud pop and immediate swelling, I hope my recovery after surgery ends up well like yours and I can go back to doing all my past sporting activities like normal again

[@supralife9724]

man im jealous i had an acl and medial meniscus sergery yesterday and im not allowed to put pressure on it until my post op appointment. but glad to so your doing good

[@jessegonzalez6623]

I gotta go April 6th did they put a catheter on you?

[@supralife9724]

late reply but no they just made me use the restroom before sergery

[@jessegonzalez6623]

@@supralife9724 no worries mate surgery got pushed to May 6th but thanks for the info how’s everything going for you so far?

[@supralife9724]

@LieutenantNoCap going great. they just started letting me put pressure on my leg and moving it in my brace like a week ago. before that it was 6 weeks of no pressure and straight leg and alot of icing. but it goes by pretty fast especially when you start pt you progress pretty quickly.

[@jessegonzalez6623]

@@supralife9724 can’t wait to take on the challenge

[@chongoulenlhouvum]

Its been a week since I did my surgery coz of my acl injury and eagerly waiting for fully recovery to play my soccer again

[@ashanpreet3492]

This was the most helpful video for me to understand the acl injury and surgery, Thanks mate

[@purnimaprakash1769]

Oh man . Thanks for this video. I have an acl surgery due and instead of straight away jumping into surgery I’m also doing strengthening exercises and then will go into the procedure

[@scarlettwoodbridge711]

Really informative video, I'm a rugby player and having my surgery on Monday this has given me a bit of insight into the recovery x

[@bklynman100]

Man, I tore my ACL three weeks ago on Monday and I must have watched this video 10 times for inspiration. I’m looking at surgery some time next month, already walking without assistance, doing squats, full ROM, side steps, forward lunges, etc. hoping to be back to work by Sept!

[@bklynman100]

Just came back to this video, surgery was 6 days ago with an ACL reconstruction and medial meniscus repair. Thanks again for the inspiration and motivation!

[@bvz4629]

@@bklynman100how long does it take to be back at work?

[@bklynman100]

@@bvz4629 it depends on what type of work you do. For those who work in an office type setting, you could be back as soon as 4-6 weeks post surgery. The more active you are at work the longer it takes to be cleared to return. I’m a cop, and my surgeon told me at 6 months post-surgery I can return to full duty.

[@bvz4629]

@@bklynman100 that’s still pretty damn good . I’m a welder tho so I gotta bend sometimes

[@bklynman100]

@@bvz4629 Good luck brother, welding is no easy job. Did you have the surgery yet?

[@niteshrohilla3149]

Day 2 after my acl surgery 🥺

[@nologicbgmi2288]

Mine 10 days first day is very painful

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

Which graft did you get if you don't mind me asking

[@louismclauchlan2733]

Same here

[@tamim_87]

Day 3 for me

[@tamim_87]

Going to the bathroom is the most painful

[@allisongyt]

Super helpful. Looks like prehab and carefully designed and followed rehab are key.

[@paoloh885]

I tore mine half a year ago while skiing and I'll likely get surgery next month since I want to be able to play football again with my friends. What sucks about it is that the surgery doesn't feel that urgent. Unless I strain it by jumping or other explosive movements, I have no pain and can run and squat no problem. So I'm definitely not looking forward to half a year or more in agony. But at the same time I know it needs to happen if I ever want to do athletic stuff again.

[@davek4451]

Good Video. Alot of solid advice. I tore my both meniscus's and acl in 2012. Confirmed through mri. Anyway at the time i didn't feel comfortable with surgery. Just did my own rehab and as i didn't have any buckling or pain continued to play. Did a follow up mri a couple of weeks ago just to check on it. Nothing changed. Was recommended to just to do it. I am two weeks post op and was given the all clear to walk with full weight without braces and crutches. I did do leg strengthening exercises but i do that regardless but i think that helps post op. Everyone is different even though i feel like i can just play right now i will still just take my time and follow the rehab. One surgery is good enough for me.

[@junazvlog9636]

thanks for sharing of youre knee experience. I gain a little bit of idea

[@MillsFortuneTV]

Well explained. Very thorough and provided such transparency and clarity. I admire the discipline to rehab. I never tore my ACL but im 6'4 about 230 and I'm nervous im going to because at times my knee buckles and gives out. If it does happen, I know where to come for rehab knowledge. Thank you.

[@RenaldySahardin]

Make post bone cyst surgery recovery , really need that one

[@splattysplatvods4518]

i am in pretty good shape and it is taking me longer than a lot of the stories i read... i am 5 weeks and im barely walking without crutches. been doing pt twice a day for 30-40 minutes and getting about as much as i can without swelling. i had some meniscus repair and they tightened my it band.

[@andymathis7484]

I tore mine and my meniscus in the first game of my senior year and I lost my mom to Covid a week before

[@snezzybopz4076]

❤

[@ChaseN194]

As someone with an MCL surgery in a few days, I feel behind since I have done very little prehab and my knee is still swollen. Its been tough bending the knee due to a damaged PCL(grade 1, the mcl is 3). The ortho said I should keep it in the leg immobilizing brace with it binded and I have, but you with your ACL were doing full activities which feels almost impossible for me at this time. Nervous about surgery and the days after but I totally relate to feeling like a whole season of my identity has been lost in my sport due to this injury, and I want to hit PT as hard and responsibly as I can.

[@BurstWalkthroughs]

Im in the same position as you. I tore my mcl 3 weeks today. Its still swollen, i cant bend it. Hopefully in 2 weeks i'll have the surgery.

[@rumymiltenova5484]

Am on day 7 after my injury and can hardly walk let alone exercise. Swelling is still on and I walk with a brace.

[@sueak491]

Thanks a lot this video has helped me chill out a bit about tearing my acl.

[@micahcarlston8159]

Same

[@flymoolahman2763]

its crucial to work the back thigh muscles like the hams, glutes. the tibialis, the small muscle to the side of shin is also really important dont just do some squats expecting full recovery

[@Sockinmykock]

It’s been 5 days since my surgery but it still hurts so fuvking much and before u say this is an an unexperienced opinion I was in a car crash and broke a fuck ton a bones this surgery was the worst of my recovery anyone else agree ?

[@thomasoliverdempsey]

Thanks for the great video, I’m 11 weeks post surgery, unfortunately I had a meniscus tear as well as the acl rupture so I’m only just coming out of the brace now. Desperately missing playing sport as well but just taking it one day at a time!

[@GeorgeM705]

Hi. I have a bucket handle tear and total acl rupture same knee. Awaiting specialist input and likely surgery. How did it go for you? Have you had the meniscus repaired throu sutures or shaving off the tear? Dis you have both meniscus and acl at same time ? What was your new acl taken from: artificial, cadaver, or hamstring? Pain after ? Thanks.

[@dropinai]

I fully tore my acl along with partially torn lcl and mcl and damaged both menisci. Its week 3 and a half and I can barely walk without crutches. I cant lift my knee up fully extended still (patellar graft used). Man I have a spring break coming up in 2ish weeks and imma miss out on it when all my college buddies are back

[@helioh]

I was playing basketball and tore my knee pretty bad and then after a couple months I felt comfortable and I tried to play basketball again and tore my meniscus acl and lcl(i think if not mcl). decided to have surgery and after I was stuck in bed for 2 weeks on an ice machine barely able to use my crutches and make it to a chair in the shower. I play basketball a little bit now with a brace but nothing too hard. I wish I had the mentality to work as hard as you, your knee was stronger after week 6 than mine is now. (i had surgery 9 months ago in oct)

[@HoracioValdezHero]

I have my acl surgery in Nov. I had 2 surgeries in the same knee before for meniscus so this will be the third. I am not going to lie....this time I'm worried

[@aryaanahmed9438]

I broke my knee cap in three places and basically shaved off all of the cartilage during the injury. I was stupid and after the surgeries I didnt do any physio apart from the one prescribed to me. Anyone going through knee injury please take physio extremely seriously. I could have recovered in 1 year but it took me 2 and a half.

[@shakuntalabandekar9147]

Walking after 2 weeks my ortho asked me to do after 45 days.😬 Just done a l revision after 13 years.samee hamstring ligament

[@karanparadkar1606]

Do you have any marks of stitches ??

[@crisotobalbalenciaga8278]

One 1inch stitch below my knee and 3 dots for key holes and extracting graft

[@lucianapacheco1633]

I partially tore my right ACL one year ago. I haven’t been able to go back training and now, when I’m running I can still feel that instability feeling in my knee. Could you do a video with the training routines you did before your surgery?

[@laurenwheeler2420]

Having surgery to reconstruct my ACL, MCL and LCL in just under a month, really nervous for the operation having lots of anxiety around it and also the recovery and how bad the pain is going to be, anyone have any tips going into surgery and after? Also currently doing physio to try and get full movement in my leg but I feel like I’m getting no where with it. If anyone has any advice or tips that would be super helpful! x

[@saar1241]

Hi, I also had reconstruction of both acl and mcl and stitching of meniscus. My pain was not that bad actually, but i have to be a lot more careful than the guy in this video. I stayed in bed for around 5/6 days and i still can't walk, probably not yet for another 6 weeks without crutches. So I'm definitely a lot more slower than this guy. Just make sure you have a brace to stabilize the mcl (i only had one after 1 week ). This makes you feel more confident to walk around on crutches and do exercises like bending.

[@laurenwheeler2420]

@@saar1241 hey, thanks for the advice! Unfortunately they found more damage in my knee when operating as I also had a fall after the accident, the pain was horrific if I’m being honest and I couldn’t walk on it for a good 3 days but I’m now 3 weeks post op and getting better every day, really noticing a difference still on crutches though. Also I wore a brace before surgery but was told to keep it off after surgery but when I’m looking to get back into the gym and my sports again does I knee compression help? I’m unsure if to start wearing one for those activities or not Thanks ! x

[@saar1241]

@@laurenwheeler2420 Hi, I´m also 3 (and a half) post op right now, what a coincidence! About the brace, I have to wear it because my MCL had been reconstructed so it's for stabilizing while walking. When you go back to sports, you could wear a knee brace too, the one that is less rough and more elastic, though this would limit your movement but could make you more secure while returning to your sports (mine is football/ soccer)

[@thejassuresh2593]

7 days after surgery i feel good and i can walk without any support

[@puneetsrt771]

I tear my ACL this week playing basketball I have a surgery now it's pain full

[@brendenjones1870]

I feel the pain I tore my acl during a football game and got surgery a month later I definitely feel the same way

[@nathangonzales2243]

Great video thanks a bunch

[@pedroamedro]

my question is on the squat machine at the start why do you almost hyper extend your knees? surley this wouldn';t be benificial to your knees? or is it to work full range weighted>?

[@higherandhigher5848]

Thank you for this video.

[@notmisaa8123]

I have a grade 2 sprain and don’t know what to expect my doctor told me I won’t need surgery but physical theorapy im scared it will tear fully

[@elliscreighton302]

having this opp soon really hope it helps me to get back to footbaoo

[@JohnnieVega20]

You didn’t use a knee brace? Just asking I got my surgery today.

[@nikhilthakur6577]

Which surgury is good like which type of screw or fibre tape can you suggest please for ACL repair I have partial ACL tear

[@nilsreiter7139]

Great Video!

[@nibussss]

There's a sharp inner pain...but it's rare...in an angle..feel inside....like i thought meniscus tear...cud have been acl...

[@moogle7445]

i tore my acl (plus two fractures on both sides of my knee) and idk, i'm not sure if i should do surgery or not. my family can't really afford the medical bills at all. i'm very low on money and i don't want to leave work again. idk, i might have to. idk what the consequences are of waiting on surgery while i have this going on

[@jakemaayan9373]

Been 14 months, still not fully recovered. It’s getting better but my leg is still weak, and I’m always feeling knee pain or numbness. This gets me nervous to work it.

[@subendudas2358]

Hii doctor i am a handball player and also in acl injury in right knee iwhat can i play handball after the surjery????? 🙏🙏🙏 plzz inform

[@Xeus_is_litt]

I just found out today I tore my acl and I’m stressed about surgery, any of yall know if the recovery hurts more than the tear it self?

[@durragas4671]

How tf are your still moving that knee days after the injury? I'm not sure what's broken yet as I'm still waiting for MRI results, but I can barely move my knee with weight on. And any exercise I pay for the next day I can't use it at all. Took a long time due to new year's to get an MRI and results. So I'm 3 weeks in without a diagnosis or any official physio.

[@Ayboyyyy]

Great video

[@xauberBullyt]

i was walking the day on my Surgery was in and out of hospital in 8h

[@JFFONeil]

I know this comment might go unseen but I have some questions. I tore my ACL along with some damage to my Meniscus about 2 weeks ago. Your philosophy about prehab before surgery sounds interesting. My doctor never mentioned it and is scheduling my surgery for 2-3 weeks from now. All he said was to increase my range of motion and keep icing. I’m a very active person and concerned that I am not doing enough to prepare for surgery. Any thoughts?

[@savyyo1806]

Did you get the one with fibre tape?

[@Thomasservo]

What if you don't get the surgery?

[@Faramagooge]

I will make acl surgery 2 days later 😢

[@michaelmanning8600]

How would this be different for a 60yo?

[@chinnarakesh3014]

Pls iam very fear i had acl reconstruction and meniscus repair i had lot of questions in my mind is my career end like i feel very depressed and my life ends like 😥 pls give some hope to recover already one month completed

[@pepepoopoocheck8306]

Just got my surgery and the only thing that sucked was getting that needle stuck into the vein to get fluid but the surgery felt super fast cause they knocked me out. Felt like I took a quick nap or something😂. But now it just hurts while laying in bed.

[@rustyscrew5776]

Was it just you ACL. Seems like a lot of people tend to also tear their meniscus. And that apparently results in them not being allowed to bear weight on their legs for about 4-6 weeks.

[@yashasvichaudhary5615]

Is getting a surgery done after 2 weeks of injury too early?I am getting it done because i can't walk without a brace..

[@McMcPherson]

I’ve fully tore Mine March 27 . Couldn’t walk for a week . Can now walk , feels weird with no brace on tho. Been playing volleyball a bit but ultimately am waiting for a specialist to get back to me after finding out results this morning

[@FunEntertainment-3a2f]

Hello everyone. I need help. I had my surgery 3 months ago and i can bend my knee around 130 degrees. I cant crouch for example so i wondered when will I be able to do so. Should I be worried?

[@malachipalacios5358]

I had an injury like this but the doctors said I “strained it” but the way it happened was when I was playing football I planted wrong so my knee bent inside and popped loud. So idk what it could be they didn’t let me get an mri

[@onkarmohite6832]

Acl surgery recovery how days

[@zeek4749]

I need a surgery on both knees and my shoulder 😭😭😭

[@jaskarnsingh606s2]

On my second day after surgery and I can’t walk around the pain is to much even tho the right after surgery I was able to walk to the bathroom on my own on crutches.

[@timmyturner8893]

How is it now?

[@saimaheshande9661]

Bro any back pain surgery day after tomorrow plz tell me.........anaesthesia will be given spinal are not

[@alokdwivedi3860]

Sir ..very important question please reply... I have acl tear with meniscus tear...so I have to go with which surgery. ...leasure surgery or normal operation surgery ...which will best for athletes

[@fabianletsch1354]

Nobody answered you, i am sorry for that, but maybe you can update us and tell us what you did.

[@rishabhshrestha3118]

Day 1 of post ACL reconstruction using hamstring graft and meniscus repair of bucket handle tear: Hurts like hell. Unbearable pain, feels like there is a metal rod going across my knee. Anyone with similar surgery can tell me their experience ?

[@kayley9331]

Told today I have a grade 2 tear in my ACL as a dancer it's been earth-shattering. Any tips on the mental health side of the process? I know personally I am terrified of medical things overall, so kinda crapping my pants lol

[@childrenofshanghai9894]

did you do harmstring tendon graff or LARS artificial ligament? and what would you recommand?

[@___412]

I just tore my acl and I’ve been retairng it and my lower medial miniscus for about a year now and I’m getting it surgery next month. I had no idea that the recovery would be so bad as people are saying. I wish I never looked this up. Is it really as bad as people say ? How do you find it in urself to be motivated to do all this months of recovery training

[@Sooperclicks]

Thank you for this video, I'm going through the same process 💪

[@dimogeorgiev6889]

Mate, that looks like an insanely fast recovery. People take more time to recover from waxing their leg. Congrats on that!

[@azizchebil1563]

Did you know that there are 100,000 to 200,000 ACL injuries per year. If you want to know how to prevent this injury, read the article I just finished and you will avoid one of the most common injuries ever: therehabboy.blogspot.com/2021/08/acl-injury-causes-symptoms-treatment.html

[@Yeee10012]

@@azizchebil1563 and I unfortunately are one of those 200,000

[@gloooto1]

@@Yeee10012 same

[@tabobanda7101]

😂😂😂

[@antoinealez12]

@@Yeee10012 me too the depression is slowly creeping in right now