[Week 12] Post ACL reconstruction surgery recovery
So I’m at the 3rd month mark, and the physiotherapists have “graduated” me from basic static exercise rehab classes. I’m now to proceed to active exercise rehab sessions after today’s session.
So it has been 3 months of static exercises sessions (weights, squats, cycling etc), and now the next 3 months will be active exercise sessions. This means that I will be running, jumping and pivoting, basically doing exercises which train my knee to be able to take the impact from my daily life.
My knee feels like it should be able the impact. I’m already walking fast “chasing” after the bus, albeit very carefully.
Still not able to squat fully
No changes in that I’m still not able to squat fully. When I squat, I feel pain at at my knee joint and I have to compensate using my left knee.
About The Author
Lester
Hi, I'm Lester. I tore my right knee ACL playing soccer, and this blog documents my detailed recovery journey including rehabilitation exercises after ACL reconstruction surgery. Why did I choose to start this blog? Because prior to my surgery, I was looking at forums and browsing online, and I couldn't find detailed information. So I hope this helps whoever (unfortunately) that will be going for surgery. If you wish to contact me I can be contacted at: lester@emceelester[dot]com.
Hi, Lester, after 5 years… How is your leg?
Thank you so much for sharing….
hmm i cant play soccer as per the past. when i strike the football there is a pain in the knee, so i dont play soccer anymore 🙁
Hi Lester, u mentioned that at 3 months mark u still couldn’t bend ur knee fully. May i know how many degree was the flexion then and were u able to achieve full flexion eventually and how did it take?
Thanks for reading
Hi David, it was probably about 150degrees