The 7 BEST Non-Surgical ACL Tear Rehab Exercises & Stretches! | PT Time with Tim

[@PTTimewithTim]

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[@JazzAbdul]

Hi, I’m from Malaysia is it possible for me to buy the worksheet?

[@PTTimewithTim]

@@JazzAbdulAbsolutely, anyone can purchase regardless of where they live. Thanks for asking 🙂

[@amitThakur-ix9lx]

Bro u ripped me off ! U selling the same exercises in pdf form , same as u showing here 😢

[@PTTimewithTim]

@@amitThakur-ix9lx Hello Amit, thank you for your recent purchase. I'm a bit confused though as the 8 ACL exercises that I show in this video are included in the printed PDF as well as an additional 7 exercises that are not in this video. The PDF guide also includes recommended equipment, extensive details on exercise dosage and advancements of some of the exercises, as well as a frequently asked questions section. I saw that you just bought the PDF guide a few minutes ago, so were you able to look through the entire document? Thanks for reaching out, though! Please email me if you have additional questions as I'd love to help out! [e-mail]

[@sozzand3058]

6 yrs since i had torn my acl...can i get benifit of these excersices...im 42 yrs old

[@edplay4153]

I had a torn ACL injury months ago. The knee specialist doctor said my knee is stable enough no need for surgery. So I looked up a lot of video instructions for ACL rehab. Your video is most simple and effective. It helped a lot in a short time. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Thanks for letting me know Ed! It’s so great to hear feedback from viewers. Best of luck to you!

[@gsivaranjanirao4240]

Did you start doing exercises after it?

[@mariaelenacastroleo6756]

LEO Y Yazmin.❤❤

[@upenpal2642]

Did you completely recovered now??

[@devton8679]

After how many days of injury did you start you rehab program?? Please reply..

[@Aqib1954]

Hi!!! Tim… I am from Bangladesh. I have been diagnosed with interstitial acl injury 2 years ago. That time my orthopaedic surgeon told me my knee is perfectly stable no need to worry and he gave me some medicine mostly pain killers. After taking those my pain was gone. But recently last month all of a sudden I again started feeling pain in my knee specifically back of the knee and I couldn’t bend my knee, couldn’t climb stairs. So again i went to orthopaedic surgeon. After performed some physical test my doctor told me that I have an interstitial acl injury and he told me not to worry about this as my knee is stable. He also told me that I can do regular work easily but can’t do any heavy physical activity like jumping, running or any heavy intense sports.He showed me some exercises to perform at home and gave ne pain killers. Since then I am looking for acl exercises in you tube abd found yours. Yours exercises really helped me a lot. After doing these exercises within 2 days i see visible improvement. Though there’s still pain in my knee and feeling discomfort while walking

[@harishvarma4492]

I can feel change after exercises thanks for your support

[@SimpleIdeasForYou]

Great video. About 7 months ago teaching my kids how to poco stick i landed bad and my acl was affected. I was able to stand but with alot of pain and knee loses. Now i am 80% normal. One thing i notice i have alot of pain in my cab's.

[@shaikkhasim8842]

Dear Dr.thanks for your nice ACL complete tear exercise

[@lorijohnson5376]

How soon after injury can you start these exercises? I was told not to straighten the knee. Great video!

[@armyloveravishek9379]

Dear sir how much time needed to recover form type 1 tear .... Just watched ur video its just brilliant ❤

[@ShakeelAhmed-xm5yc]

Too Good, thank you.

[@POIKYILFAMILY]

Hi Doc, This is my story, I twisted my knee during a training. First MRI, MCL sprain, avulsion fracture, ACL is intact Still had pain after 3 months Second MRI, Chronic extensive ACL tear, everything else is intact, but my ortho disagreed with the MRI and cleared me from care. My insurance company send that to a radiologist, After comparing first and second MRI His report, medial meniscus tear, everything else intact. After 6 months, Still had pain, Consulted with a new ortho, 3rd MRI, Attenuated appearance of ACl. Chronic vs congenital Medial meniscus tear Quad tendinitis. Lachman -negative Anterior drawer- negative ROM- full No buckling or locking during daily normal activity Some pain, hard to run(getting better than before) So Doc suggested as i have enough stability, he dont recommend surgery because he can't guarantee me there will be more stability than now even if i do the surgery. Planning to go back to sports. Please help me wirh few questions mentioned below Can i get your opinion on this? Why the clincal tests like lachman and abtetior drawer negative and still i have an acl tear on MRI? Why this much contradiction between these MRI reports and doctors?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Thanks for such a detailed question. Sorry to hear that you’ve been going through so much. I’ve got to be careful about speaking in specifics because you’re not my patient, but I can say that MRIs can show a partial ACL tear, but the Lachman and Anterior Drawer test can be negative because the ACL is still there restricting the Tibial movement. The doctors are trying to treat you by what symptoms you’re presenting with instead of what the MRI shows as sometimes the MRI can reveal things that aren’t actually producing the symptoms. There’s been plenty of times where I’ve treated patients with horrible knee arthritis on one side, but they don’t have pain on that side, rather they have knee pain on the less arthritic side. Does that make sense?

[@POIKYILFAMILY]

@@PTTimewithTim thank you for your time to give me a reply. I don't have plans to undergo surgery right, but still have pain and little instability. Maybe I'll consider surgery in 1-2 years.

[@rushi00717]

Hi dear.. How you ACL tear got after intact MRI report.​@@POIKYILFAMILY

[@borikatrina]

@@POIKYILFAMILY did you ever fully recover or did you do into surgery?

[@siddharthsahoo6592]

I have complete acl tear. After 3 months bending improved . Dr.s suggested for surgery ACL internal brace surgery. Is surgery actually necessary , if I want to play badminton..?

[@dailytrendztv2975]

I had an injury in my knee but I don't know whether it's an ACL or what. Am still feeling some small pains too

[@PTTimewithTim]

I have a great article on ACL tears that can help you understand the symptoms and diagnosis of ACL tears better. You can check it out here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@roneilprasad]

Thank you Sir. Its really helpful especially when there are so many videos and they dont explain in depth.

[@tushitjain8413]

I Pray that this works...🙏

[@chandinimeda1990]

Thank you so much for this video. My doctor told me to do physio for grade 2 ligament problem

[@nagarajumalladi3279]

Hi doctor Grade -3 ACL tear in its mid body region doctor suggested surgery it's possible without surgery.

[@sinewavezero]

Thank you! This is helping

[@TA7G]

I'm on week 4th and I'm doing all the exercises fine, thank god I didn't need surgery ❤😊

[@ankursharma5085]

What was your situation full or partial tear of ligament?

[@TA7G]

@@ankursharma5085 It was a grade 1 tear.

[@MohamedAli-jv5ds]

Doctors have recommended me for surgery but the methods you are easy for me, i am able stretch easily , shall i continue with it or

[@PTTimewithTim]

I’m glad to hear that Mohamed. You should read my in-depth article that helps guide you on how to decide whether to have ACL surgery or not. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@rushi00717]

Dear...surgery is very usefull...you can save full knee by this surgery for long..be strong...

[@widevision2154]

Do you suggest these exercises for COMPLETE ACL TEAR, WITHOUT SURGERY?

[@dhirajchoudhari4597]

Hi i had an injury in my tigh 3 years ago i didnt consult any doctor as i felt it would be fine in few days but after 2 years i had an mri done and doctor had said to do surgery ..but i havent done yet. Do please suggest me my mrl report impressions is as follow 1.sprain of ACl 2.grade 1 intrameminscal degeneration of body and posterior horn of medical meniacus. 3. Mild knee joint effusion . 4.grade 1 chondromalacia patella in lateral facet Whether its normal and can be reliefed with the exercises.?

[@gramu1701]

Sir,i have partial grade1 ACL tear can I do your recommend excercises. Are those helpful?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Correct, these exercises are designed for acute partial ACL tears (Grades 1-2) as well as full-thickness tears who decide not to have reconstructive surgery. Cheers!

[@ma.merlinajosue9640]

Thanks the exercise works

[@RB-se5sy]

Sir in my MRI is near to complete tear ACL wrote... What i do...i dont have any problem in walking....but in some heavy work my leg is moved....so...please give me suggestions i am so much affraid

[@baazimbaazim8402]

My knee is sick and i was coman the doctor "he say me you Acl knee is cutting " so, how can i know that?

[@syedrafay749]

Great video❤ I have torn my acl completely during play football so it is possible to recover from these exercises otherwise go with the surgery plz answer me

[@asta6550]

Is ur ACL 3rd grade tear? Or just 2 or 1st grade ?

[@ajmaltharol1012]

​@@asta6550 grd 3

[@nsoforebuka228]

Did an MRI scan this is the result what do you suggest Minimal bone marrow oedema with underlying trabeculae disruption involving lateral femoral condyle. Low-grade partial thickness tear of anterior cruciate ligament.

[@raveelkhan7639]

I faced a bike accident almost 6 months ago. Tore my ACL. Meniscus damaged and lateral ligament was slightly loose. Doc advised me that my knee is stable enough to bypass surgery and do rehab exercises. Can u plz give some valuable feedback? Thanks in advance and it’s really good to see that u are active answering. God bless.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Glad to hear that your knee is still relatively stable 👍 You should read my full article on ACL tears as I go over all of the indicators for surgery, pros and cons of not having surgery, etc. I think it will answer most of your questions. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@athulkrishnan8776]

How is it now?

[@rushi00717]

Surgery is horrible but for long run and knee balance and safety from complete tear; surgery is long term positive thing

[@fardeenhossain8991]

I have a partial torn acl and meniscus. My knee and acl hurts real bad every time I do knee extension isometrics. Should I still do it?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Have you already tried adjusting the position of the knee in an attempt to find a pain free position during the isometric extension? Typically we can find a position that is tolerable. If not, then another modification can be to reduce the strength of the band so that you’re not kicking out with as much force. If this still causes increased pain, then I would recommend just skipping it altogether right now. You can always attempt it again later once more healing has occurred.

[@okekevalentine3569]

Nice Video It’s been 5 years I’ve had my ACL tear and the pain comes and goes and at it stands I don’t know if this video is for me because of the time lapse

[@PTTimewithTim]

Although it’s been several years, the strengthening exercises towards the end of this video could be beneficial. You may also want to check out my video on knee pain exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWLTmqqFibCrp7c

[@Auuf_ibrahim_6666]

Dear Brother,Can you please suggest any vitamin or mineral or food which will also help to heal ACL pain?? To be honest I am in Short of money to do surgery even if it's necessary!!😞😞

[@DjoleBravo]

Thank you for very useful information and positivity. Got my menisci minor tears and grade 3 ACL tear. However, after 2 weeks, I almost have my full range of motion, no pain, no instabilty during everyday life, stairs peace of cake. So, would it cause any damage if I rode a sport motorcycle for like 45 minutes? I feel no pain, just wondering if bending the knee for a certain period of time is dangerous.

[@PTTimewithTim]

It's great to hear that you don't have pain anymore and full knee range of motion! While I can't speak in absolutes, riding a bike with mild resistance is generally well tolerated by the knee and is a primary tool used with ACL tear rehab.

[@abdulmehroof2791]

​@@PTTimewithTim I had an ACL tear a couple of weeks back.My MRI report says Chronic tear of ACL, posterior horn medial meniscus degeneration, tibial focal bone marrow contusion, joint effusion.Doctor suggested for surgery. What is your suggestion surgery or excercise??

[@KP-vs2yp]

I have been diagnosed with a partial ACL tear and have been given some of these exercises by my physio. I am supposed to be going on an active holiday in December, a dream holiday of mine. Do you think i could still go? Activities include cycling, kayaking, rafting, surfing and swimming

[@CL-de1bu]

Those all sound like activities that shouldn’t put too much stress on the knee. Just take it easy and smoothly and you’ll be fine. It’s sports where you change direction quickly you’d struggle with, like football, tennis, squash etc

[@11fanChelsea]

Heyy- thank you for your video. Very informative. Unfortunately- I had an accident playing soccer and hyperextended my leg and felt a pop as I saw my tibia move left and my femur move right. MRI showed - ACL full tear, meniscus tear, and grade 1/2 MCL tear. I'm young and want to be active for the rest of my life. This sounds like a for sure surgery? Do you have recommendations as to optimal timing of surgery?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about your injury, typically a surgeon will want to wait for a few weeks to allow the swelling in the knee to decrease. I have an in-depth article that it would be good for you to read that helps explain the decision on whether to have surgery or not. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@stefantippa9975]

Do we need to this exercises before operation or after?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hello Stefan, these exercises are meant for those who have decided to not have ACL reconstruction surgery or for those before ACL surgery. You should definitely check out my full article on ACL injuries though as it describes most of this in detail as well as how to decide if surgery is right for you. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@aimenhafeez5720]

Hi dr. I have AcL surgery 2 months ago...but im still not able to bend leg.. what i have to do? Please give me piece of suggestion..

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear that. Not being able to bend your knee after 2 months is definitely not typical. Have you gone to a physiotherapist since surgery?

[@ahrcyahrcy5730]

Thank you I will do this excercise for sure ❤for my knee pain

[@PTTimewithTim]

You're welcome!

[@janipallijahnavi6976]

When should I start rehabbing my knees after the injury of ACL

[@udayshankar1435]

Hi sir, It’s been 2years while playing cricket I fell down and my left knee got bit discomfort and done MRI recently and got below feedback: Irregular contour of posterior cruciate ligament with focal mild edema suggest chronic tear. Mild fluild in tibiofemoral joint space, abutting the anterior cruciate ligament. Subtle edema in the posterior horn of medial meniscus. Minimal retro and suprapatellar effusion noted. Kindly suggest if surgery is required or a serious rehab and physiotherapy will resolve this issue. Let me know your mail id sir, will forward my MRI soft copy as well. Thanks in advance!.

[@sridharharihar509]

Hi doctor i had acl high end tear of a Left knee a week ago and my doctor has suggested me to go for a surgery in a month. Before that on March 2018 i had my right knee acl tear and gone under knife on June 2019 and completely recovered. within a year. Does another surgery cause any effects on my knee joints as age progresses.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about your 2nd injury. Research has shown that it is likely that ACL injuries do speed up the progression of developing age-related changes in the joint even faster than normal. This is due to increased joint mobility after the ligament is damaged. Surgery will help to reduce the excessive that excessive joint motion by restoring the ACL, so the surgery itself is not typically related to causing any joint changes down the road.

[@littlejmarie]

can you do these exercises with the knee stability brace on?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi Jenny, yes these exercise can be performed with or without a knee brace.

[@princegyawali4548]

I Got my menisci tear and grade 3 acl tear 2 weeks ago. My knee does not hurt anymore but my swelling has not gone better. Can you give me any advice?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about your injury. Have you been icing and elevating the knee to help reduce swelling? Also, an ACE bandage or elastic knee sleeve type brace can help provide some compression, which also helps reduce swelling.

[@mahdihossaintanvir350]

Hello doctor!!! My age is 19 years. I got ACL injury few days ago. My MRI report shows High Grade Partial tear of ACL... I can walk without any problem but I can't completely bend my injured knee. Should I go for surgery? Thanks in advance❤...

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hello Mahdi, I’m sorry to hear about your injury. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions, I can’t simply recommend you surgery or not. However, I do have a detailed article that may guide you on your path to deciding which decision is best for you. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@Banknotecoinstamp]

Dear Tim, This is My MRI findings will I need surgery , what is your advice? Thank you IMPRESSION: • Partial mucoid degeneration of ACL with small interstitial tear in distal third. • Mild knee joint effusion with mild synovial thickening. • No other significant abnormality in MRI of knee joint.

[@towkircontent]

How you doing now? Did you followed any treatment or any of these exercise?

[@Banknotecoinstamp]

@@towkircontent Hi im doing well now.. yes i was doing this before .. now im not doing exercise.. my knee pain is gone .. but not fully.. i feel slight uneasiness .. but with time it is part of my life now.

[@Garry-ms3vm]

Question: I tore my ACL 7 months ago, no surgery, im a 50 yr old woman, & I was wondering if I do some rehab exercises at home 4 times a week, would it do any good for help with healing my knee,? It has gotten better but still hard to walk on for very long and still is painful.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi, sorry to hear about your ACL injury. It is definitely possible that exercises alone could help return some to full function, especially older adults who are not participating in high-level sports, hiking, etc. I actually have a really great article on this very topic discussing who should and should not consider ACL reconstruction and why. I think it would help you to read it. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@Garry-ms3vm]

@@PTTimewithTim , Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate your time and advice. And I'm definitely checking it out, God bless,

[@אוהדצור-ה3מ]

is there a link for the knee strengthening exercises video

[@ruellopez7319]

Thankyouu very much!!

[@punjabistatus8403]

Wht is recover time of grade 1 tear Can i run

[@mohammedali-sk6wp]

Generaly would you recommend to exersice both knees? The good one n the not good one . Thanks

[@PTTimewithTim]

Yes, generally we recommend exercising both sides unless time is an issue, then focusing on the injured side would take priority.

[@mohammedali-sk6wp]

@@PTTimewithTim thank you

[@sharlenadorion7173]

I just tore my ACL, MCL, and LCL about 2 weeks ago. No insurance, so no surgery option. But I have been working to improve mobility and can now walk on brace without crutches.... Should I do these exercises with or without the brace on?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about your injury, Sharlene. First, I would highly recommend that you read my full article on ACL injuries as it has some really helpful tips in it. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/ Also, in general, these exercises can be performed with a brace on or off, however if the brace is on, then it would need to be unlocked. Ultimately though, you should always follow whatever instructions that you were given by your specific doctor or medical provider 😁

[@nehasingh8490]

I have complete acl tear and grade 2 meniscal tear can I follow these exercises??

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about your injury. It really just depends on what your plans are for the future. Will you fit into the category that will try to get back to full function through exercise only or will you decide to have surgery. You really should read my full article that can help guide you on the decision on which is best for you and then has the exercises and video at the bottom. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@rushi00717]

Neha..plz do surgery...it will safe you from further damage for long run

[@arupmondal1977]

Bony contusion inpoplicondylesteus muscle injury with joint effusion. Anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament sprain Popliteus muscle injury.

[@PallaviBhardwaj-ox3uk]

You recovered?

[@nawanglodhen1618]

I did my ACL surgery 5 years ago and till now i have loosenes in my knee and now it's causing some pain in my knee and still there's some movement in my knee can you help what should I do ,what are the exercises to do to strengthen my knee , your reply would be very helpful

[@PTTimewithTim]

So sorry to hear that Nawang. I actually have written an article on how to decide if surgery is right for you or not. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@harishvarma4492]

Hi sir I have ACL tear doctor recommended not to go surgery and he recommended psytheophy exercises , but want to go to gym can go for leg workouts or not?

[@PTTimewithTim]

There’s a lot that goes into the decision on whether or not to have surgery after an ACL sprain or tear. You should check out my full article that can help guide your decision. Find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@zarausmani3164]

Hey sir, i went to trampoline park and felt like i twisted my knee while jumping and my knee was giving away at that time. But now its been 2 weeks i can put my weight on both of my knees and my knee is not giving away anymore, however it feels a bit weak. I can also straighten my leg, lift it in the air without any pain, and can even bend it. Do u think it will recover?

[@vidhyahb4051]

Hi doctor my report is complete mid substance ACL tear , so surgery is required

[@cabdiqani4712]

I lost my acl since may its almost ayear ago last day i fall ataple an am feeling pain like tired or like somone wolk long distance what is your consult doctor plz🙏

[@adelzaidi3462]

How often in a week should those rehab exercises be performed ? everyday?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Typically the easier movement based exercises are done daily as the swelling and pain decreases then the more strengthening exercises are performed 2-3x/week. Check out my full article on these exercises at: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@adelzaidi3462]

@@PTTimewithTim Thank you very much

[@ashaneog6470]

I had a sprain in my leg the day before yesterday and my MRI reports showed that I have high ACL tear. One of the doctors told me nothing about surgery and asked me to wear braces for 3 weeks and to keep my leg straight. He only adviced me to do static quadriceps exercise. However, I already felt stiffness by keeping my leg straight for only one night. Another doc told me to do surgery immediately! Told me to use a long brace. As I am feeling the stiffness, I want some exercise so that I can keep my leg functional. So can I do the exercises that you have shown from today?

[@QwertyBoy360]

Hey Asha. I am currently 6months post ACL surgery (i completely ruptured my acl playing soccer). The rehab process is quite rough but if you stick to an exercise plan and see a physio you can typically recover fully within 9 months on average, some longer or even shorter then others. Most research suggests that you will need surgery if you wish to play sports again etc.. but I do believe there are minor cases where people have made complete recovery without getting surgery. I think a major component of that is dependant on the individuals grade of tear in the first place though. Hope this information helps. Also the tightness will eventually eaz up over time if you are regularly stretching and doing strength exercises, this is very important.

[@rwordspecialist6734]

@@QwertyBoy360 even the partial tear needs suregry?? If you play soccer

[@meherunnesa6293]

Hello sir I am from Bangladesh My MRI impression : °suggestive of interstitial ACL tear °Grade lll injury at horns of anterior hornsmedial meniscus °moderate joint effusion. This the the impression. And my doctor said to rest for 6 weaks and then once more time MRI and then visit too him what can i do now sir Please answer me sir...... Did i need surgery?

[@baranitharan7223]

Doctor answer

[@kusum6170]

Hi doctor i had tore my acl 3 months back, doctor examined clinically and said its partial, i had removed my implant from femur now, can i do these exercises

[@ashutoshsingh8663]

Hey bro i have partial Acl injury from 51 day i can walk easily and i am able to fold my leg with little bit pain but when i get down from bike i fell that i have no power in my muscles and i am also wearing hinged knee cap.......

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about that unfortunate injury. ACL ruptures require a long recovery period. You should check out my full article on this type of injury as it helps guide your expectations and time frames through the rehab process. pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@ashutoshsingh8663]

@@PTTimewithTim thanks for your reply mate

[@ragavsrivatsan2789]

Hello i had an acl reconstruction surgery 6 months but my muscles are still weak can i follow these exercises for strengthning my muscles

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi Ragav! These exercises should be fine for someone who had surgery 6 months ago as well.

[@abhilashachaudhuri1999]

Hello Dr. Tim I have torn my ACL and meniscus 6 weeks ago. I am doing these exercises from last week, my range of knee bending has improved. But my knee gets swolen at the end of the day and the swelling reduces in the morning. Is it normal? How long the swelling will be there?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Unfortunately, swelling at the end of the day is pretty typical after an ACL and meniscus tear. There’s a lot of internal inflammation and healing going on and it takes several months for things to fully recover from these injuries. Additionally, swelling towards the end of the day usually occurs because someone is up on his/her feet throughout the day causing stress in the tissues. You should read my full article on ACL tears to give you a good idea of expectations after these types of injuries. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@abhilashachaudhuri1999]

@@PTTimewithTim Thanks for the prompt response. I will definitely read the recommended article.

[@rudhrans5416]

Dear Sir, Last 14 I got the ACL T Tear. It's completel tear . What can i do? Some doctors say, only option (surgery ). Sir you suggest something for me.

[@preethammv616]

Hello doctor. I'm suffering with 1. Mild knee joint effusion 2. Grade 2 sprain of ACL 3. Grade 1 meniscal signal intensity As a cricketer i have gone through this injury issue, by consulting doctor, he advised me to take complete rest for 6 months without any excersize and he suggested me that this will be self cured. But it's been almost 2 months since I have been in rest but I see no recovery and the pain is increasing as well. So kindly give me a suggestion regarding this and help me with the proper exercises where i can bounce back like before

[@PTTimewithTim]

I'm sorry to hear about your injury. I completely disagree with the recommendation of "rest for 6 months." Any injury that may have occurred to an ACL has already occurred. Typically this time period could be maximized by working on improving leg strength, balance, and range of knee motion.

[@prasadpirsingula1271]

Hello doctor, I was met with a bike accident 1 months back and my knee was hit to the road badly. Unfortunately i had a partial ACL tear. Now am taking complete bed rest with limited motion knee brace. Doctor said , surgery required, but now you take rest with knee brace upto 45 days. How can i solve the my knee injury without surgery. Is it surgery required or not.? Can i follow the above activities. Please tell me sir.

[@prasadpirsingula1271]

I don't have any pain but I can't able to fold the knee properly. Is there any chances to heel without surgery sir. Please explain it sir.

[@stevenphilip5073]

Hello Doctor, 50 days ago I met with accident and my MRI report says PCL avulsion fracture, my question is can i walk normally without surgery? Please reply Thanks

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi Steven, I'm sorry to hear about your injury. In regard to those who have suffered a PCL tear/avulsion fracture, the answer is that it depends. In this case, a person could likely get back to normal daily activities without having surgery if: 1)The PCL injury is an isolated tear meaning that other ligaments within the knee were not damaged other than the PCL 2) The knee symptoms reduced back to mild levels (i.e. swelling, instability with walking, pain, etc.) and 3) The individual does not need to get back to high-intensity activities (i.e. sports, hiking, etc.) Hope this helps!

[@stevenphilip5073]

@@PTTimewithTim My MRI report says. Avulsion fracture of posterior aspect of tibial eminence involving the attachment of posterior cruciate ligament with associated moderate to severe contusion. The fracture fragment measures 1.3 x 0.9 cm. There is mild superior displacement of fracture fragments

[@SurajRaghunathansrjd8]

I had meniscus tear [medial] and slight tear in ACL, doc told to go for surgery, but I am scared to, I want to run and play like before, currently doing physio, its been two months, Shld I do the surgery or continue, I see slight improvement but I am not bending my knee

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear about your injury, Suraj. I understand your excitement to get back to sports. You should really read my full article on ACL sprains to better understand your options and maybe guide your decision about surgery. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@SurajRaghunathansrjd8]

@@PTTimewithTim yeah sure Tim

[@SurajRaghunathansrjd8]

@@PTTimewithTim not able to access the link, can you reshare it

[@PTTimewithTim]

@@SurajRaghunathansrjd8 There’s some issue that my host server has with a small minority of people when trying to visit my website. Try this first, try viewing the link on your mobile device with your Wifi turned off. That usually does the trick. Sorry about that.

[@gayathrigirish9433]

I had complete tear of ACL before 2 months , I got full movements, how to sit and get up from floor

[@PTTimewithTim]

I’m glad you regained your full knee mobility Gayathri! 🙂

[@Hijabimomsdiary]

Hlo

[@monikadimnikar7802]

You didn't went for surgery?? I am also having complete tear and they said surgery is the only option.. please tell what you did

[@PTTimewithTim]

@@monikadimnikar7802 You should read my full, in-depth article about ACL ruptures and whether to have surgery or not. Find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@Subhashb123]

Sir my ACL,MCL,LCL all this three ligments teared sir,,is therea any chance to get heal any one of this ligments

[@karthikambatipudi759]

Thankq so much

[@PTTimewithTim]

You are very welcome Karthik!

[@karthikambatipudi759]

Hi sir can you explain I high gradepartial Tare is an completed tare??

[@PTTimewithTim]

A high grade partial tear of a ligament means that most of the ligament in torn, but there is still some part of it intact.

[@sabranhasan106]

Before two months ago my leg turned and it showing significant breach in ligament fibres ,so how many days after i start exercise

[@towkircontent]

How you doing now? Any treatment or exercise you tried?

[@jo-pinaydownunder480]

If only I came across your video,I wouldn't have spent a lot of money for my PT that all she did was to massage my legs,did a lot of nonsense talking and did all of your exercises for only 10-12mins then would charge you a fortune after:(...I was surprised too as I have my acl surgery 10wks ago and these exercises you said is for those w/out a surgery and yet this is what she showed me to do:(..i am really pussed off w/that PT:(..It's hard to find a good PT these days and am thankful I've had a chance to see this.God Bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@PTTimewithTim]

So sorry to hear that you have been having some bad luck with finding a good PT. There are plenty of us good PTs out there, so don’t give up looking. The ACL non-op exercises and post-op exercises are similar as they have the same goals and are targeting similar areas. However, there are some slight differences and timeframe after surgery is important in how quickly you begin to do specific exercises in order to protect the ligament graft. Best of luck Jo!

[@jo-pinaydownunder480]

Thanks so much again..I know not all PT's are bad:)...hopefully I'll find one..1 more question thou..is it safe if I'll just do the exercises by myself w/out the help of a PT even thou I'm just only 10wks post op?

[@PTTimewithTim]

I wouldn’t recommend anyone going out on their own at 10-weeks post-op ACL reconstruction. The ACL is still too weak at that point and there are typically restrictions on specific activities until about 16-weeks depending on which type of surgery was performed. After 16-weeks, then it could be considered depending on how high-level of activity someone is trying to get back to (i.e. athlete, etc)

[@jo-pinaydownunder480]

I am just a housekeeper and really dying to get back in action again.But I guess you're right. Would sort out things tomorrow so I would not regret things in the future.Thank you so much again for your advise.Take care and God Bless you more🙏🙏🙏

[@kka-vw2bv]

Can I set on the floor bending my knee?! I mean if I'm suffering ACL tear..any exercise to be able to do it?

[@PTTimewithTim]

If you mean sitting in the floor and bending your knee in a heel sit position, then I would NOT recommend doing this after an ACL tear. Doing a heel sit places a lot of body weight and stress on the knee. A better way to improve knee bending range of motion is to lie on your back and use a strap (by placing the strap around the foot) and perform a heel slide by gently pulling on the strap while sliding the foot towards the body. This exercise is called a “heel slide.” It allows you to control the amount of force on the knee in a much more controlled manner.

[@kka-vw2bv]

Thank you for your response.. can I do cycling?

[@akashhiremath172]

Hello sir i got injured since 30 days 22days plaster also done to my left leg mri report says grade 2-3 sprain scene in acl ligament is this exercises are helpul or noo also effusion in knee joint

[@PTTimewithTim]

These exercises are directed for those who have suffered an ACL tear and who are trying to recover without having surgery.

[@jihyunmadrigal2865]

Hi!! I am teenager and i get an acl injury during the game...May i ask? Can i still play after i heal using your videos exercise? i really love playing volleyball..Thank you for reply.

[@PTTimewithTim]

If you suffered a full thickness ACL tear, then it is usually highly recommended to have ACL reconstruction surgery if you plan on returning to high level sports. If you only had a partial thickness tear and your knee feels stable when running and jumping, then it is entirely possible to return to sports after rehabbing the knee.

[@blaisemacadjei6775]

I am a soccer player and had acl injury 4 months ago.A Doctor said I need surgery but I can walk normal without limping or as if I'm not hurt, besides I don't have money to do the surgery. I don't feel much pain when squatting too but I rather limp small when running. Will I get better after doing this exercise for a while?

[@PTTimewithTim]

I’m sorry to hear about your injury Blaise. It’s a good prognosis for recovery that you’re not limping and able to squat mostly pain free already. There are varying degrees of ligament tear (ex. Partially torn, fully torn), which also play a role in the potential for full recovery. Have you had any episodes since the injury where the knee gives out on you? If not, then that’s a really good prognosis that you could return to previous levels of activity. You should read my full article on this subject, so you can understand all aspects around having surgery and not having surgery. You can read it at: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@blaisemacadjei6775]

@@PTTimewithTim mine is Partially torn

[@MariamSheikh-z1y]

Hello doctor! Need your guidance please I had pains in my knee after an excersize . I ignored it for good 5 months . After 5months I had my MRI which shows partial ACL tear and complex medial meniscus tear. I am wearing braces from last one month and following RICE method religiously. I have tow questions Would you please guide me how long will it take to heal actually? And how long should I be wearing braces ? I will be highly grateful to you for this help 😊

[@PTTimewithTim]

Sorry to hear that. You should definitely read my article on ACL tears as it should be able to answer all of your questions and provide you with expectations on having surgery. You can read it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@raghavattri3122]

Hey same with me please suggest me what should I do

[@mehedihasan-gc7zg]

Hello Dr. Hope you are having a good day. I had an ACL injury about 20 days ago while playing. The MRI report says its an "interstitial tear of ACL". Can you tell me when can i start these exercise?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hello Mehedi. Thanks for your comment. Sorry, to hear about your injury. These exercises are intended for those who are opting to not have ACL surgery. Someone can typically begin the quad sets and supine knee flexion ROM exercises almost immediately after the injury. The other progressively harder exercises should begin once the person is able to perform them adequately.

[@123ferns]

Hello sir. I have been told that I have an ACL tear and miniscus rupture. I would like you to just take a look at my report and tell me if surgery is necessary or will this heal with exercises.

[@salmanmuhammad7789]

Hi , same situation in right now. Did you go for surgery or non surgery approach and what kind of meniscus tear was it.

[@hjkk8101]

My doc said that I don't need a surgery. So I'm on a 6 weeks bedrest now with 5weeks almost completed. I still can't bend my knee. I can perfectly do the leg raises but can't bend my knee. What has to be the problem? ( daenarys would be mad if I don't bend the knee) 😭

[@harik5643]

Hello Dr., hope you are doing well and good. I was met with a bike accident 4 months back and my knee was hit to the road badly. Unfortunately I had a partial ACL tear. Now I'm taking physioterapy treatment like ultrasound treatment, IFT, wax therapy and followed with similar exercises as you mentioned in video. Could you please clarify my below questions. 1) How long does it take to get the ACL tear healed without surgery by following the above practices. 2) Does the partial teared ACL gets attached or will it remain dettached permanently. 3) I'm not feeling any pain or instability while walking or climbing stairs but still my latest MRI report says "chronic degenerative tear of ACL". How to interpret this. Please provide your valuable comments/feedback and suggestions here. Thank you in advance.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Thank you for your thoughtful question Hari! A ligament tear can take around 12 weeks to heal depending on the severity of the injury. A partially torn ACL or similar ligament is still somewhat attached to the bone while the torn part of the ligament is no longer attached. Even with healing of the ligament, the torn piece will not reattach to the bone. You are left with only part of the ACL still attached. It is great to hear that you are not feeling any pain nor instability in the knee. One of the biggest indicators for surgical reconstruction is if you feel that the knee is "giving out" on you. Not everyone will need to get ACL reconstruction surgery. In the medical profession, we call these patients "copers." You can read all about it in my in-depth article on this subject. pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@harik5643]

@@PTTimewithTim Thank you Dr. for your responses and guidance. Kindly mention any precautions and DON'T s with ACL tear conditions during/after recovery. I agree rehab exercises must be covered for recovery. And with my present condition, I'm feeling muscle stifness ( from below knee to above feet area and/or at thigh area) very often, eventhough I'm not feeling any knee pain or instability. Any guidance here please.

[@PTTimewithTim]

@@harik5643 It is generally cautioned against performing deep squatting, high impact (running, etc.), and quick lateral movements during the rehab process. Again, you can read my in-depth article covering this topic at the link that I provided initially. Muscle stiffness below the knee after the injury is common as it often is the result of muscle tightness from not walking normally and also swelling can drain down out of the knee into the lower leg causing a stiffness/pressure feeling.

[@muhammedshahiz4232]

@@harik5643 hey bro i have met this same incident and torn my acl 4 months ago can u share ur workouts

[@raveelkhan7639]

@harik5643 hope u are better now brother. I faced a bike accident too and got my ACL tore with meniscus damaged. Thanks God I am able to walk now and do normal work. What type of exercises are u doing?

[@corazonenguito]

Thank you for this video..i had partial tear on my acl and i suffer a little pain everyday...maybe there are other remedies aside from shown in this video...thank you.❤️

[@pallabidb1]

After how many days of bed rest reeded for partial ACL tear ?

[@towkircontent]

How you doing now? Did you followed any treatment or any of these exercise?

[@LoganCJ007]

Is this protocol is for complete tear??? Kindly revert..

[@PTTimewithTim]

These can be for a complete tear or partial tear. I would highly recommend that you read my full article on ACL tears. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@Gost_Rider000]

My MRI findings suggest IDK left knee joint (ACL injury) with mild joint effusion and supra patellar bursitis and mild soft tissue swelling. What can I do for it? Is it need to do surgery?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi Rudra. Even though your MRI results indicate only mild symptoms, it really depends on how much instability you feel in the knee when walking, squatting, running, etc. It also depends on what level of activity you want to get back to. You can read my full, in-depth article on how to decide whether ACL reconstruction is the right choice here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@Gost_Rider000]

@@PTTimewithTim Can you give me your whatsapp number that i can give you my MRI film? You will understand better then.

[@writerinrwanda]

Sorry if I missed this part, but how soon after the injury should you start these exercises?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Thanks for the question. It really just depends on the amount of pain and inflammation (swelling) in the knee. Some people could start within the same week, others may have to wait a couple of weeks. You should really read my full article on ACL injuries, though, so you fully understand the timeline, expectations and decision on whether to have surgery or not. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@writerinrwanda]

@@PTTimewithTim Oh, I'll do that. Thank you for the link.

[@mohitsoni591]

Hello doctor great video can u plz ans my little q. Below here can u plz tell me about my condition that is when I do squats so when I get up from squats I really feel so much pain and I can feel it in running also but after some time of running there is no pain I can't hold my down squat position as it pains a lot. moreover I can't straight my knee to the very end . I Can sprint and slow running as well and whatever I want to do and I am playing badminton also sir there is also a point that I want to tell u because when I visit ortho he told me u are too young to have arthrities and my xray also shows that so there is no arthrities at all so what is the problem in my knee answer it helps me a lot Thks in advance

[@mcmenace9]

hello i was wondering, i have a torn acl and a torn meniscus in a skateboard accident, it’s happened about a year ago but after a month or 2 i began walking and started working , my family doesnt want me to get surgery becaus eof how expensive it is, i say i can balance alright but i want to get back into skating do you this would be a good idea or no?

[@MinhAnh-yt7cg]

did you get another MRI? i skate too and the same thing happened to me half a month ago

[@sahayakapoor2670]

Good evening Doctor...I have a complete ACL and 2 grade tear in meniscus. Will excercise cure it gradually?

[@abukhalid222]

Hi , how's ur situation now ?

[@hargobindsingh8448]

Hi Doc, great video. I tore my ACL about 2 weeks ago. The MRI report says Complete ACL tear and complex laterral meniscus tear. I am trying to do these exercised but currently only able to do first 3. I am still limping and walk with crutches. Do you know how much time on average takes for a patient to get back to the stabity back? I am talking about just walking straight without any pain. Thanks in advance.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi Hargobind. Honestly, you may not be able to walk pain-free because of the complex meniscus tear. The meniscus is the spacer between the femur and the tibia that provides padding when weight is placed down through the leg. Though, there always is a chance that your body could heal the injury enough to allow you to walk without any issues. This could be the case if you’re generally young, healthy, and have strong leg muscles already. I’d say, though, that in most cases with an ACL tear and complex meniscus tear, that surgery is probably the end result. You should read my in-depth article on ACL tears, so you can understand the injury, healing time, etc. you can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@hargobindsingh8448]

@@PTTimewithTim thanks doc for your reply. I am mentally preparing myself for the surgery but do you have an idea on how much time it might take me to do my day to day without surgery?

[@PTTimewithTim]

Typically 4-6 or even 8 weeks for day to day stuff, though really just depends on the severity of the injury. Using a cane or trekking pole to assist with walking can help improve tolerance to walking in the short term. Wearing a knee brace can also provide some support.

[@hargobindsingh8448]

@@PTTimewithTim thank you Doc. Really appreciate your help!! You are awesome

[@PTTimewithTim]

You’re welcome!

[@pallabidb1]

After how many months bed rest we can do exercise?

[@sathishkumarchandran369]

Hi Tim, I had ACl tear grade 3 and few more in MRI. I didnt get any pain or swelling. I can walk but not normally sometime while getting into bus or turning back getting instability. Will it cure naturally. And I can do all the exercises which mentioned here without pain.

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hi Sathish, unfortunately, the ACL tear is critical for the complete stability of the knee joint. After it is torn, there will always be some instability (some shifting or giving way sensation). It is possible to improve knee stability through strengthening and proprioceptive exercises, but if you are a young and active individual (or would like to participate in high-intensity sports), then it is typically recommended to get the ACL surgically reconstructed. You can read my in-depth article on this subject for the full explanation here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@shazzadarham3558]

​@@PTTimewithTim Same thing happen with me sir m 24year old and,mri report is acl tear,so if ll do your exercise I ll recover or not,after 3 month I have police interview and physical 3200 meter run

[@prajaktamalusare5543]

I have a partial acl tear and a meniscus tear too and docs aren’t suggesting properly what should i go for

[@prajaktamalusare5543]

Can partial acl heal by physiotherapy

[@abhi_nav_abhizz7328]

My mri says Full thickness mid 3rd anterior cruciate ligament tear with translational femorotibial bone marrow edema. Lateral meniscus posterior horn tear near the root attachment with meniscal flap projecting in the intercondylar notch. An additional posterior horn lateral meniscus tear is noted in the peripheral third. Intact femorotibial articular cartilage and medial meniscus. Mild diffuse lateral patellar chondral softening without discrete defect delamination. Can i do this exercises

[@aquadream101]

Hey doctor. I play wushu (a Martial art). So the doctors said that my left knee has dislocated and spontaneously relocated. This was in 2019. Because of some issues i didn't do any further treatments. i did physiotherapy and it was better so got back to my sport. But the pain was there and i couldnt do any thing like did before. My knee just gave up and the pain was stoping me from playing proper wushu. Nevertheless i still practice even now but now my both knees hurt and sometimes feel like locked up . What do i do about this

[@rambharosyadav1282]

Sir my ACL complete tear. Can I fit without surgery.please suggest me.please

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hello, I’d recommend that you read my full article on ACL tears, which can help guide you on your decision to have surgery or not. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@rambharosyadav1282]

@@PTTimewithTim thanks 🙏

[@sweetyherehello4774]

Hello actually my dad met with and accident and have grade 3 ACL tear doctor suggested to do the surgery but is it possible without the surgery please i need your feedback. I hope that you will atleast reply back to my comment and help me please 🙏 i request do tell some

[@PTTimewithTim]

I'm sorry to hear about your father's injury. There are many variables that must be considered when deciding whether to have ACL reconstruction surgery or not. You both should read my detailed article on this topic as it outlines all of the important considerations. You can find it here: pttimewithtim.com/acl-tear-exercises-without-surgery/

[@kapridipesh76]

After 6month my leg had not completed, so what can i do it, gives me tips ????

[@PTTimewithTim]

Hello Kapri, what exactly do you mean by “not completed?”

[@sandhyaronanki]

ACL, MCL, PCL ANY LIGAMENT TEAR CAN WE DO SIR OR NOT