When can I run after ACL surgery?

While an ACL surgery is a short procedure performed in an outpatient setting, it requires a long recovery. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I explain the rehab process and when you can walk and run after ACL surgery.
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Jodi asks:
ACL repair and sutures in meniscus means no walking for me for 4-6 weeks. Ugh! I can’t imagine teaching on crutches and am worried about more swelling when I return. Thanks to Christmas break, I’ll be home 3 weeks total. With all the appointments, I feel like I need longer. The first week was all sleeping. Am I looking at a full year before I can run, jump, and play again?
In an ACL reconstruction surgery, orthopedic surgeons make a new ligament, basically replacing a torn ACL. Your body will turn that graft into a new ligament, but it takes months to get as strong as your original ACL.
The first part of your rehab involves regaining full knee range of motion and strength. As you progress, a physical therapist will guide you through returning to jog, regaining the ability to jump and land from jumps and more before starting sport-specific training.
In this video, I explain the rehab process and discuss why working with a physical therapist is so important. You will better understand when you can play sports and run after ACL surgery.

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[@sharadhamma3734]

Dr. David Geier sir acl surgery after hw many months want I should normally walk

[@magicmanlevi]

Do you know if you ever get full bend back in the knee I'm close but can't quite sit on my heels I'm about 2 inch off I'm 5 month post surgery

[@magicmanlevi]

I'm 5 months post surgery I had MCL bridged and ACL reconstructed with hamstring graft will I get full bend back if so what exercise am I missing out

[@supersmooth3454]

Hey, I had acl and surgery back in feb 2018. I completed the therapy but unfortunately I never got back to sports. Im having constant pop throughtout my work day nd my knee starts back swelling up. Do you think i tore something again? At this point i feel like all the money spent was a waste and temporary.

[@scottcoon4589]

Hello, I just watched this video and I need some advice. I had my acl replaced and my meniscus sowed back together 10 months ago today, back on February 7th of this year. I still have not run or jumped once, but I do squats and leg exercises in the gym. I'm talking about repping 225 on squats, nothing too light. So I was wondering if. Do you think I could run and jump?

[@barrytaylor6054]

I am 6 weeks from an acl reconstruction in australia. I was up and walking the next day and driving 3 days later post op. Recover is going great, feel can get full flex on my knee and cant wait till the physio allows me to start jogging. I have had my other acl done aswell 9 yrs ago and was cleared to return to sport 9 months post op.

[@abdoudjam6846]

Hey ! I am from Algeria, i did an ACL + meniscus Surgery and i was allowed to jog by my physical therapist after 4.5 months .. it not that great yet, but im certainly feeling an improvement ! good luck everybody .

[@stevosworld1656]

I’m 47 years old and had a fully torn ACL. Doctor did a full reconstruction using hamstring from the same leg. Tough start to my recovery for the first month. It took about 4 weeks to get off the crutches but I persevered with the direction of a physiotherapist. It’s been 4.5 months since my surgery and for the last 4 weeks I have been jogging with intermittent running every 2 minutes for a total of 20 minutes about three times per week. I could probably do more if I pushed it. Also jumping and doing ladder drills regularly as part of my training. I work hard at it everyday for at least an hour using a specific regimen that has been regularly modified and prepared by my physiotherapist who shows me what to do and makes sure I’m doing it correctly. Knee still doesn’t feel “normal” but it is getting better and I can see light at the end of the tunnel.

[@phoeij]

Stevo's World how are you doing now after about a year? Running again and how far can you go without pain?

[@rickharrison6862]

Hey man I'm 29 and just have ACl reconstruction surgury with my hamstring also, anychance I can ask you some hamstring specific questions?

[@alaahabanjar4696]

I had an ACL in my left knee 2years ago and I returned to sports after 11month and that due to less practice. Unfortunately had another ACL/Meniscus in my right knee 4month ago and I feel that I can return back to sports in 6 to 7month as I am following the right rehab process. It is all about practice and training.

[@masonweiss946]

its been 4 1/2 months since my ACL/MCL surgery and I feel like I can run. I am jogging and doing squats and one leg calf raises with my recovering leg.

[@susansnyder6373]

Ive had acl allograft/meniscus surg 12/11 approx 5 weeks ago. Ortho surgeon told me yesterday i wont be able to fast walk till probably 4 months out.. also mentioned 18 months full recovery. Long journey but gonna do it!! Also i am doing p/t one time per week due to cost. But i also do those exercises at least 1-2 times daily.... sounds like the info you provided and my ortho surgeon provided arent much different. Im very hopeful thanks for your informative videos

[@elisabenavente1899]

I am 4 months post acl surgery on my right leg and about 7 to 8 months post acl surgery on my left leg. I am beginning to jog once again but jumping on both legs is good but jumping and landing on my right leg is so bad but my left leg is very good but it's just crazy. So I know I can do this and everyone else can do this!

[@robhughes1639]

I'm 5 months post surgery, had ACL and PCL donor grafts. Also I had MCL reconnected. Still have a knee brace on and not exercising on instructions from the surgeon here in the UK. I am hoping I can get back to normal activities eventually but I have been strongly advised not to do any sporting activities for another 13 months for fear of damaging the allografts.

[@akshay00774]

I've strengthening issue regarding my knee

[@andrefrazier5170]

I had to get my acl, mcl, and meniscus all fixed I had surgery in November and now I’m in the 8th month going on 9 months July 1st. I’ve been running for a month now I’m lifting I’m jump roping and doing things of that nature going to physical therapy things started off very slow but now things are picking up so quick and I’m able to do so much. When I first started running and working out harder, it was sore on my off days. But now the soreness is gone I only have to deal with swelling and I ice everyday so that I can get pass the knee swelling stage as quick as possible. This experience has made me mentally strong and also has made my legs a lot stronger. Overall I’m blessed and happy to know that I’ll be 100% by august. I’m on the right track and for those who are scared or going through a lot of different problems continue to stay positive and work hard, yes it’ll be painful but it’s all mental and if you are able too push through you’ll be fine but always remember if it hurts to much stop immediately but discomfort and a little pain will come with it. In closing everyone heals differently, so if you aren’t making quick results stay with the course and always check in with you’re doctor because sometimes it isn’t our fault I’ve been told that when the surgery isn’t successful you’ll have a lot more problems then others so always keep a sound mind and ask questions to better you’re future ! Hope this helps all love everybody !

[@raedbari5918]

Hey bro.. i loved your comment.. it is really inspiring.. so i had a Bilateral(left and right)ACL Surgery and meniscus on the 22nd of july.. and it’s been 1 month and 20 days.. i have improved a lot.. but will all the exercises and everything i still don’t feel like i have been getting enough results even though my efforts are a lot.. like i exercise daily twice for 3 hours each.. My legs have become strong but still not strong enough according to me.. idk whether the exercises i am doing are right or wrong.. I just want to get back to the field and play again as soon as possible.. could you tell me you exercise routines and strategies or anything that could be useful to me? Thanks in advance!

[@samleaf7882]

Hey Andre I had an acl with meniscus, with patella graft, a year and a half ago. My knee still grinds and hurts when I extend it. Does your knee feel pretty much normal yet?

[@andrefrazier5170]

No problem glad that I can help during this covid situation it was hard to find PT and stuff So for the first few months KZbind and googled a lot of stuff and did it on my own now I have a strength and conditioning trainer and basketball gym I go to on the regular. If you don’t have any of these type of resources the best bet would be to KZbin and google stuff because there are a lot of things on the internet that will help!

[@andrefrazier5170]

My knee is 100% back to normal now. I’m in the gym and doing a lot of strength exercises. I know the grinding can be irritating but you have to keep extending and bending it so that over time it starts feeling normal trust the process and push through the discomfort that’s the only way it’ll feel normal again it’s not easy at all but with repetition you’ll get it!

[@PamelaDavis2Chicksand1OldLady]

I’m three weeks post op. I had an ACL/PCL reconstruction w/ a meniscus resection and Baker cyst removal. I’ve never had a brace. I could fully weight bear immediately. I go to PT three times a week. It’s a struggle. But, don’t give up. I’m still dealing with lots of swelling & ICE is my boyfriend 🤣. I miss the gym. But, PT is definitely keeping me on my toes.

[@carlosc8623]

i had acl reconstruction and i didn’t need a brace as well i’m nearly 3 weeks and i already feel almost back to normal but i realize i still have a long way to go so i’m holding off.

[@Chavanun555]

How is it now?

[@murtuzaarafath35]

I had an acl injury, after 1 month I am not able to walk perfectly, but I did not had an acl surgery. When I swing my leg side to side my leg feel like Iam having a gap in my leg. But I had MRI scan It did not shown any acl tear. Docter said I had little bit damage in my acl, mcl.

[@alexzapata692]

Currently in 2 months PO doing walking and biking everyday, was told after three months I can run during PT.

[@stefanolusuriello707]

I’m in my 1 moths after my acl op and I’m doing waliking and biking everyday, my knee is good, probably I will jogging at the 2 months...

[@rinkalanjara1529]

Currently I completed 8 weeks of operation of my ACL surgery and fracture in tibia , I can get back my range of motion by 120° in 21 days , because after surgery one month is total bed rest suggested to me and then my recovery is good now and I feel I can become normal sooner because my physiotherapist address that my recovery is too good. I hope whoever goes under any type of surgery don't loose hope nd do proper exercise to regain your strength and believe me , you will become normal as soon as possible.

[@user-vh3pt7is4j]

Im in my 7th month of ACl surgery + meniscus repair rehab....i just run a little maybe 10 min in my whole week after a warm-up and leg exercises. had done my first hiking 20 day ago....some time my leg get fatigued then i rest for one or 2 day. Thats my progress...I dont usually have pain... when there is some stiffness in my leg i do some stretching and its ok

[@nashakmad407]

This is my 5th month and now i can jog and jump with no pain at all. But no lateral movement

[@maggiedonahue82]

Thanks for the video! I'm about 4 months post op, quad autograft with meniscus tear trim work only. Just started running, but only on treadmill, and only about 5 minutes/ half a mile every other day to start, as I'm not in a hurry to return to my adult rec soccer and basketball, but want to keep progressing. Have a very hyperextended healthy leg, so my ROM is not equivalent, but have at least some hyperextension and close to full flexion in injured leg. Quad strength and size still needs a good deal of work, but improving. Get stiffness and pain mainly when I'm not moving or working it enough. Quad muscle work helps. Helpful to read how everyone progresses differently, thank you!

[@sageredditt6634]

Had acl surgery 3 weeks ago, able to walk fine no worries, could put all my weight on it within a week and 90 degrees flex . Still working it every day building up strength

[@belmiis7323]

Sage Redditt sup, how have u been holding up?

[@sageredditt6634]

Belma S yea progress is coming along really well , as far as day to day activity’s it’s no problem however still months off returning to sports and it being strong enough

[@abhaysharma7082]

@@sageredditt6634 How are you doing now?

[@sageredditt6634]

@@abhaysharma7082 I’m doing great ! It’s made a full recovery and I’m able to use it for sports and pivoting movements no issues at all!

[@abhaysharma7082]

@@sageredditt6634 That's great to hear! I hope I can make the same recovery :)

[@nithishchauhan9937]

Hi Doctor, Thanks for the awesome videos. I had ACL reconstruction 6 years ago. I stopped the exercising just 3 months after surgery. I had pain doing exercises so I stopped it and got back to normal routine. I still have lots of pain when I sit at some position bending my knees. Is it possible if I do the post ACL exercises will it still work to get back ligament strength ? If not are there any specific exercises to get rid of pain ? Thanks Nithish

[@chimoyans]

For allograft knee surgery and 11 mm menisicus lateral repair, when can i go back to my job i am working as alarm technician most of the time intensive labor.

[@sarojbhardwaj6592]

Sir when can I start cycling after surgery

[@halomaster657]

hey doc, I had surgery on my acl and meniscus last christmas and im into my 4th month post op. I feel really good and am starting to do football specific drills without pads. Jumping is right now my main issue since i dont feel confident. I am not doing full sprints either, Im working at maybe 60%. Should I push for more or should I stop doing as much? My biggest question is when can I start doing football exercises that iclude light tackling and blocking?

[@rideordie7197]

I had ACL reconstruction surgery and partial later meniscalectomy five days before .today I feel numness from below my knee to untill my ankle

[@Asilomar61]

I'm at the 1 year mark, and can finally start to walk (have normal gait) without awkwardness. I've been doing weight bearing exercise at the gym, and started to rock-climb (avoiding bouldering). My ultimate goal is to run many miles, but I haven't been able to run much at all. In terms of pain, I always have soreness and pain after exercising in the local knee area. And sometimes have swelling and stiffness. With rest, massage, and stretching, pain and stiffness usually improve. I keep a rolling pin at work, and when I have some extra time, I roll out my knee with the rolling pin and massage it. This helps bring good circulation to the knee and relieve some pain. I try to be mindful of proper form when walking around. Try to engage your quads when walking and not compensate with the other leg. The best thing is to listen your body. Everybody's knee is a little different.

[@idreeszyeds4120]

Hai iam at the 1 year mark and cant run and stiffness in knee help me out

[@subinrudrachickle23]

Can you run now ?

[@yogeshlau6222]

I have gone through from acl surgery 4 months back but I can't run and also i can't walk fast what to do i am a soccer player when can I get back to sports.

[@alengo4831]

Do you have a Video about ligament injury in ankle of left feet ? I Only overstretched on 2. February but still have Problems.

[@gajendrarawat5307]

Hi, I dont need the surgery as per the doctor. The pain is much lesser than in the past. But how soon can I run and what do I do strengthen the muscles

[@adamspoullodimo224]

Hello doc please what are the food you can eat that can help you

[@ekajeht8799]

Don’t worry Elena, I had surgery last sept. Thought it would never get back to 100% , Bit you will......IF... you listen to your doctor and your PT,,,,Do keep up with the exercise,,, But ..DONT ..over do the exercise,,, I thought the harder I worked the faster I would get back in shape,,Wrong! I ended up setting myself back a few weeks because I over worked my knee.. Work smart,, and you will be fine,,BTW- I could walk with my full weight on my leg( with a brace) when I came home the day of my surgery. BTW- I had a ruptured ACL, a torn mcl, torn minicus ,,and a compression fracture ,,

[@chrisstubbs6706]

Had surgery Aug 13th. Significant atrophy. I feel when I weight bare that my pettella locks up. Is this common? BPB Graft Acl reconstruction with no other interventions.

[@waleedshamlan6863]

I did my ACL and meniscus surgery on my both legs, left leg 20 months back and right leg 9 months back. I’m did my rehab process and now i’m lifting weights doing squats with heavy weights. But when I run i feel pain on my both knees. I realized my both knees started popping as well. Could you please advise what to be done to avoid knee pain.

[@braveheart9133]

Dear I had an ACL and Meniscous sergery on 18th of April 2018 and till now I feel pain in my meniscous and can't run could you give me your advice why this is happening to me ?

[@patrickvandeventer6165]

I’m currently 9-weeks post-op with an ACL reconstruction using a Achilles’ tendon allograft. Recovery has been great, and I’m probably a couple of months “ahead” of where I should be. I am physically able to jog, jump, and do some cutting, although I know I’m not supposed to. The hard part for me is holding back, not returning to sports, and giving the graft time to heal. I think focusing on regaining muscle activation, walking, strength really early on, in the first week, has payed dividends in the recover. I also have been advancing the strength training portion as I’ve felt comfortable and haven’t felt pain or swelling by doing body weight squats progressing to barbell low bar back squats, RDL’s, Bulgarian split squats, steps ups, etc. All this said, I have been paying really close attention to body mechanics and form and haven’t been doing anything that overly stresses the graft, which most of the things I’ve mentioned shouldn’t if done properly. I have had a little bit of incision site pain and minor swelling occasionally, but all normal. My plan is to continue progressing the strength training gradually as long as there’s no pain or swelling while making sure focus on regaining muscle/strength balance between legs, and getting more into plyometrics in the next month or so, and heavier into return to sport drills (basketball for me) around month 4. But I feel like I am physically able to play at about 70-80% now (and have already dunked again off two feet) so I need to just be patient and not push it. I’m 32 and was pretty active with lifting weights and playing ball beforehand, and all I did was tear the ACL (no meniscus) so all that helps!

[@kapilmanocha1316]

Had you faced any problem in moving knee inside after 9 months post surgery as i am facing a little problem and unstability while moving inside my knee

[@amarildosiveja5603]

I start to run after 2 months and practice futboll but always try to be careful

[@ravipratyushwunudurty8565]

Sir I had my acl and meniscus surgery I can't run normally ... My surgery had been a year ago

[@dq1147]

Bro i've been runnning and stuff and i kinda look weird when i run. It kinda looks like i have a limp when i run.

[@fitnessinsurance5433]

Hello sir , i'm from india .and question is after approx 3 month my surgery .when i am walk 700-800m then i fell like my surgical leg which is left is heavy..and want know the behind them..so ,plz give me your opinion.thank you..

[@Bharathrock]

I got injured my left leg with Completely ACL tear 1year before and some pain on right leg also from 3 months,I not gone for surgery can I take surgery are not sir suggest me..please

[@hellotomanojgupta]

Sir pls tell me..I injured last week ,in MRI test MPFL complete tear and acl subacute tear..Also cartilage cracks shown..My doctor suggest me for plaster for 6 weeks..Pls help me advise for t same...m waiting..Thanks..

[@WhitneyMarieAnn]

Hello Dr. David Geier, I had ACL reconstruction in France the 21st of June. So its been about 3.5 months. I did physical therapy for about two months after the surgery, then I had to move to Germany. For the moment, I do not have the ability to see a doctor or physical therapist here. I feel like I am moving backwards. I am a soccer player and really want to be able to play again soon. I have a bike, but my biggest problem is motivation. I feel like every time I try to do the exercises on my own and go biking, it hurts afterwards; whereas, with my PT, it felt fine. I would like to start running, but I am worried that I am not ready, since even when I do exercises like single leg squats, it really hurts. What do you think I should do?

[@erarajashekhar9468]

Any medication send me please meniscus tear tibial spine edema

[@silversurfer7104]

It’s been since 6 months since I had MCL and ACL surgery. Im able to walk better however can’t run or climb stairs easily.

[@mohamedelkassas3682]

How are u doing nw

[@ayaanaltaf2408]

I had a medial subtotal meniscetomy and acl reconstruction surgery a week ago.....right now i cant extend my knee fully and also my calf muscles hurt me like hell when i try a dorsiflexion of my foot....any advice

[@sanjeetajasnoor7389]

I have zero issues ..i had menascre repair and acl reconstruction too.. its 3 and a half months..possitivity is key ...I went 32 kilometer walk on pilgrimage too...it gets stiffs at time ...but i hope slowly it willbe superfine

[@piakothari7313]

Hey..where did you got your knee operated ?

[@dummkompf]

why would a Doctorr tell the patient after ACL reconstruction that they will need to continue wearing a knee brace during any physical activity for the rest of their life? when my doctor said that, I just assumed it was standard for an ACL injury, I was pretty clueless at the time but he didn't mention any complications with the surgery and now I realize it's not normal to have to wear a brace forever so I wonder why he said that...? I got my flexibility and range of motion back just fine right away, and the physical therapy went just fine as far as I could tell. Although I was a bit frustrated with the fact that, for the strengthening exercises, the physical therapists seemed intent on doing them at an intensity that would seem more appropriate for an 80 year old woman! I was early 20's and male, I was obese and out of shape so I'm sure that was a big part of it but they had me doing exercises in sets of 10 reps at an intensity level that I could've done sets of 1000 reps all day long, and they didn't want to listen to my feedback about that.

[@RakeshPatel-vi3cs]

25 days ago I have TIDIA fracture and plates surgery . After how many days i can walk??

[@tonytocanova]

I had an ACL correction surgery last week, exactly 7 days ago, and able to walk already. I’m very nervous because on the original ACL reconstruction, I was down for a couple of weeks, and crutches for a couple more. Is the correction one just much lighter?

[@mrinalrajbongshi7362]

i m afraid to run its already 6 months has over plz suggest me what to do

[@raghuchukkala5464]

I had surgery about 10 months ago but swelling and pain .what do I need now

[@musicworld2668]

Dear, sir I have ACL ligament surgery over 1 year but I doesn't walk properly..I had do not run...also I had doesn't work normally...I fell to much pain in my knee

[@nabinghimire8506]

Hello david really liked your discription about acl i am a soldier by my profession Its been like 5 weeks i had my acl and meniscus surgery i can walk climb up and down the stairs but i still feel a little pain in the inner side of my knee. Is it normal to feel such kinda pain? I really wana take my time to get back to full pain free motion

[@SOURABH373]

Sir my operated legs girth is not as unoperated leg how could i get its girth suggest me sir...5 months after my surgery..pls rply sir

[@douggu2699]

It’s been 6months since I had a partial tear acl and I didn’t undergo surgery and I feel like i cannot run as of now. What will I do so that I can go back to sports?

[@pitriyatech7019]

Sir I have a problem with khee I am not walking running and I am trying to walking and running iam fall down this was created 3 year ago when I was fall down to the tree and many pain in 1year plz help me iam not climb to teraas

[@shpetimrama512]

Hi sir im 24 years old from Kosovo. I had ACL and meniscus repair 4 and a half month ago but I was able to jog after 2 month and a half and felt no pain or swelling. Can you tell us if recovery time depends in genetics or what is the reason for such a fast recovering. Btw I can play now whatever I want and still didnt do 5 months from surgery.

[@jyotisingh3455]

Hii Dr. David Thanks for such informative video and making it available so easily. Recently I have met an accident and got injury in my knee. My leg movement is severely hampered due injury in ALP and neurons. Please share your advice over that and suggest when will I recover? Thanks

[@DrDavidGeier]

I’m sorry, but I can’t legally answer medical questions and offer medical advice online. I have created thousands of articles and videos that discuss almost any musculoskeletal injury that should help you.

[@martinluna7083]

Hey doc, quick question. I am 1year out of acl/meniscus surgery and I decided to play baseball since I have been able to jump & run with a little soreness but after playing my knee has been swollen for a week no real pain unless I bend it all the way. Right where I have my scars are on the right side of my right knee have swelling and tightness almost like 2 balls.. did I possibly damage something or is this normal after a year post op ?

[@artby_Vamshi]

Sir, i had an ACL surgery on 2019, its been 17months . Can i do sprint running now. Should i do weight training first and then start running? When i normally run i feel little discomfort on my knee. What should i do sir?

[@imraankhan4117]

I started walking without walker within 2-2 and a half week or so, and after 1 month I'm capable of walking close no normal, but every now and then I get my hamstring accidentally pulled due to slipping on the floor or getting a jerk which causes alot of pain in the hamstring part, what can I do for that?

[@babaalimoro8233]

I didn’t have a surgery but then when I run I feel pains on top of the knee cap and also I can’t turn fully

[@To_Engineer]

is it normal that anterior draw is slightly +ve after ACL reconstruction maybe 1mm ?plz answer

[@ralphyboii]

I'm about 4 months now, feeling great! Maybe i will start to jog now. But sadly my flexion[RoM] wasn't that normal like it used before due to my graft B-T-B , my knee had limitation for about 6 inches i guess.

[@skrip2143]

Regardless of graph choice your range of motion should return to normal, I’m 4 1/2 months post op patellar tendon btb and have full range of motion

[@lityeet5911]

I partially tore my ACL in February of 2018. They suggested I do physical therapy and maybe i could recover WITHOUT surgery. So I did that for 6 months thinking my knee was getting stronger. However, a week before tryouts I “retore” it and it felt like the way it did when I first injured it. Overall if you even have a partial tear, I suggest u getting surgery bc it’s not most likely not going to get better :’). I’m getting surgery this Friday hopefully all goes well

[@DrDavidGeier]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@krishnaa9996]

I am also going to have that surgery tomorrow.....had a partial tear now that turned into full tear.....just hope things will get better after that

[@lityeet5911]

Priya Pandey me too good luck on your road to recovery!!

[@hindustani6809]

After 2 year of ACL surgery ...I m not able to run.... please give me advice

[@abhilashkmr4]

Hi, this is Abhilash Kumar from Australia and I have my acl, miniscus surgery done 3 weeks ago and my surgeon has used lars ligament as I am a sports athlete and I am doing good so far and I just wanted to know how long it may take to get back to sports..

[@merikavita4465]

Yesterday was awesome my first run

[@nashakmad407]

Any update on ur condition mate??

[@jorgecrawford7419]

Nash Akmad he passed away. I’m sorry

[@sheepdoghr415]

@@jorgecrawford7419 😂

[@rajeshkovuru9635]

Hi guys iam 23 years old in a week I going through ACL surgery I have dream to join in army can I able run like normal

[@kedarnath6814]

can I use ROM brace for acl surgery to walk

[@creasicle]

I'm in the UK. I had ACL and meniscus repair surgery on 30 September last year. The first few weeks were awful, I had a lot of pain in my calf and wasn't sleeping. It took me about a month to get off crutches. I think I'm getting there although I was discharged by physiotherapy pretty early and feel like I'm winging it a bit. I've been gradually building up strength and one thing I did as a test was put a load of bottles of beer in my backpack and did one-legged squats with the bag on my back. I read somewhere before you run you should be able to do 8-10 one-legged squats with 120% of your body weight. I'm planning to go for a short run today of maybe 500-600 metres, it'll be my first run in eight months but hopefully it'll go well.

[@mikeb9909]

a yr later how is it goin man? im 2 months after surgery from acl and meniscus and im walking.. aint running but it seems to get better week after week

[@creasicle]

@@mikeb9909 it's pretty good all things considered. I had a bit of pain first few runs and had to stop a few times annoyingly early but it's better to be extra careful and I was back running 10ks within a couple of months of my first run. I haven't played football since which I'm still hoping to do, partly scared but also when I got back running I stopped doing strength and conditioning exercises thinking the running was enough so now I've rejoined the gym and am working on more jumping and twisting exercises with some strength building. You'll get there. I think the most important thing is do the exercises and listen to your body. If you're feeling pain stop.

[@beesho9]

I had acl surgery before 11 month ! Until now i could nt run .. coz my quadriceps is not recovered aftr the surgery ! When i take stairs i do hav lil pain ... so surgeon and physio told to concentrate on weight training for legs .. i missed many rehabs daily exercise due to work... iam 6ft and 92 kg in weight .. pls suggest me any rehab process

[@mianmohsinali9196]

My acl surgery time 120 days i am go running ??

[@prasadbalkandy3808]

I want to join GYM its been about a year since my ACL surgery. I walk a little for the day just for my routie work, I have stopped my PT after two of I have started the PT, since then I have had no physical activity to strengthen my Leg. Can I join the GYM to strengthen my Leg?

[@slevinlux7590]

I'm 8 months post op, acl and meniscus surgery... I still cant stand up straight without stretching my leg for +-10min and have a lot of pain when I try to run. I had physio for 5 months after the surgery 3 times a week, stopped physio as the doctor said this is how good it will get for me ?? Im 29 male and was really active before the injury, is there anything I can do to get back to normal? I'm beginning to feel hopeless and its depressing.

[@c.harris3411]

When can I begin jogging after a full Mcl tear and full Pcl tear without surgery? Anyone with experience or who had similar injury please feel free to answer!

[@mushagulmarg5038]

I had same, i was stupid, i did RICE therapy, and join again sports, after I hurt my catlage, now I did surgery, better for you go to surgery..

[@muhammadghous9699]

Poping sound or cracking sound in my knee After Acl

[@ktdadiva]

Just had ACL reconstruction after #1 in '16 and scope in'17 same knee ..uggg but the cadaver ligament detached ..I was not happy.I wasn't running like I want but I jogged .I was working out lifting weights but now I have to start over this can get me down , but I won't let it I coach and teach Phy Ed .... So excuses not an option .I need advice 6 days post op

[@kedarnath6814]

My surgery is completed sir last week .. Only acl surgery ......when can I start walk sir ...can I put full pressure on my left leg

[@Darius-fn3hw]

I have started to run after 4 months, then thrice per week I walked the stairmaster; pressed 100 kg with my operated leg. Then after 5 1/2 months I tried jumping (5 jumps of 30 cm forward jumping)...had slight pain, stopped and for 3 weeks now I am still having some pain in and around the knee...I suppose it is a rerupture. I have already seen 3 Physiotherapists - all say no tear I have seen 3 Orhopedics - 2 say no tear , 1 says tear ....I am troubled...

[@climbthemount]

Sir it's almost my 10 month I have Acl injuries recover but now I have started gym for rehabilitation but as I work on my legs mean did the exercise it start panic and one think more sir could I use treadmill for running or not kindly suggest me I am a climber but now a days I am suffering from ACL injury,my ACL surgery was did in the month of Feb 2020 almost,dear sir what could you suggest for me I will waiting for your response, thank you..

[@shibi2734]

I had surgery around forever 1 year but I can’t run also play football .. I would like get back to football pls

[@jacklynwood2008]

Week one on ACL and meniscus surgery….worst part is the constipation and sleeping

[@bavajinarsimha8499]

ACL surgery how much months rest after running sir

[@Rafael-je8hl]

(Age 21) Post ACL surgery w/ hamstring graft day 10... Almost no pain but quite uncomfortable to the point of not being able to sleep. Stiches to be removed tomorrow

[@gangadharkaritie5126]

How do u feel now

[@afridiirani2887]

My name his Mohammed Hussain Irani I stay in India ,I have done my ACL reconstruction and meniscus on 8 November 2021 in how many days I can walk .. Dr Dominic D'Silva has done my surgery ,he has given me some excercise to do at home ,in how many days I can walk... properly...

[@sailorsclub1170]

Im 12 weeks and can walk and exercise normally

[@nandakrishna9777]

Sir what is your book name

[@anirbanghosh6852]

I practice karate holding 3dan black belt, in my left leg ACL grrade 3 surgery have been done. I am bit afraid.

[@chemistrybharat]

Single or double bundle bro ???

[@amanyaduvanshi8443]

how can I get face to face contact with you sir

[@badaun]

Jan 9th suffered fracture on my left knee. Diagnosis: split depressed antero medial condyle. Surgery done with titanium plate and screws. When can I return to sports?

[@varunkashyap7106]

Hi did u return to sports i also had the same fracture

[@adammancini7151]

Re tore acl and this time the meniscus after 7 months. I was training since 5 months, never had a problem never felt a problem and was full rehab, with that said, my question is what is the likeliness of me returning to soccer after this considering it didn’t work there first time

[@samleaf7882]

Adam Mancini two years

[@vaibhav7164]

It's been 6 months now I had minisus stitched abd ACL surgery And i can jump to an extent but not confident to run , I'm over weight I'm not risking much , giving my leg its own time or else i cannot handle another acl injury

[@santoshmarimuthu8040]

Hey! Im y months post surgery,im not confident to run too. Can you share with me your experience please?

[@prashanthsamudrala5600]

Sir my two legs acl Ter

[@sakthiprasad9248]

I can able to walk without brace for my left me and my age is 19 now I met an accident while driving through my college

[@jeweljohnson6284]

Bro I also met an accident 5 months back and am now gonna have my acl reconstruction next month and I also have a foot drop.

[@itspraveenkumar]

thank u.

[@vinaykumar-ux2oe]

Sir my right knee was reconstruction acl tear 4 months now going on but till I have pain and I can't walk properly and left side of knee also paining and sound like pop tik tik coming what can i do

[@javidb4419]

What u r dr tell. What is u r mri report.

[@jashanpreetsingh4185]

I'm 5 months post op.... I have started jogging .....can do squats and core exercises..... But I can't fully flex my knee.... It hurts a lot as though something is preventing it to go further Your thoughts and advice on this would help a lot

[@osmanosman7037]

You cant bend full you are knee like you are normal knee thats is natural mine too i have acl reconstruction now 3 month my surgery

[@vaibhav7164]

Keep pressing ur knee ( the exercise u do during physio ) when ur on ur bed Ur keg should get straight or else it's a problem

[@sasidharen4635]

Brother I had a Complete Acl reconstruction and both meniscus repaired ... its the way you do ur exercise.,. My leg has got full motion ., like my heel touches my but while I do my exercises... and It’s just 2 ..1/2 month .. its the way u exercise and keep ur mind set ... stay positive for ur body works positive ... even now I got a little pain while I do that but eventually it will go off

[@cade9491]

Hi Doctor, i pulled my hamstring in my fourth week after the acl surgery that had a hamstring tendon graft so should i get on with my exercises or wait for the hamstring to heal and then continue with my rehab?

[@tzermonkey]

I hope someone answered your question. I had acl surgery from a quadricep graft. I also fractured my tibia & tore multiple muscles (calf & foot) throughout my leg. At about 8 months I could run again. Actually it was more like 6 months, but I was running with a limp. The recovery time is different for everyone. I do not jog, just ride a bike swim & do aerobic exercises. I am waiting for a full year, as recommended by many physicians, until I jog again. That's not to say I don't run. I will run for very short distances. Usually on a track or flat surface, with no holes or bumps. I've noticed this is therapeutic for me. It's the only exercise that still fully works my weak leg. However, I noticed that this running aggravates my graft site & causes swelling. So, my knee seems ready, but my graft donor muscle is still to weak. I still have 2 months & then I'll start more run/light jogging exercises. Test your body & see how it responds.

[@ashiqueashiaahi2173]

Hi Idid my acl surgery 2 months later now i feeling some swallow over their and when am bending by knew some sounds are coming like tik tik i don't know what i do please help me

[@soundshankar26]

Bro you clear and fine now??

[@natalieandericvlogs]

Im 7 weeks post op, im still working on flexion and extension, that i know will come with time and hard work, but what im most annoyed with right now is that even after 7 weeks im still aching in my leg every night, not being able to sleep comfortably, and having a hard time being comfortable. Any tips on recovery, extension and flexion.

[@siva47manu]

Do you still have pain? I am 3 weeks post op and I am having pain during night and couldn’t able to sleep comfortably..I have graft taken from patellar tendon