Meniscectomy recovery FAQ All surgeries are frightening experiences, and one of the most common for athletes is a meniscus surgery. I had both menisci repaired, and then later had one trimmed in a meniscectomy. Since then, I had ANOTHER meniscectomy (on the same meniscus) in 2022. In this post, I will share answers to some …
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ACL Recovery FAQ ACL surgery is an intimidating experience that many athletes must go through. Naturally, people have questions about the process and want to learn from others who have gone through it. Learn more about my experience with ACL surgery recovery in this ACL recovery FAQ. The Surgery What was your surgery? I had …
There are certain key items you need for ACL rehab or any other knee surgery. Whether you have ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, or another knee surgery, the time right after surgery is the most painful. At first, you will just be focused on getting your pain and swelling down. Once you make it past the …
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No matter what kind of knee surgery you are having, it is a grueling process and difficult recovery, which is why you need a detailed knee surgery checklist. After two knee surgeries (ACL and medial and lateral meniscus in 2018 and a partial meniscectomy in 2019), I learned a thing or two about what you …
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If you play soccer, football, baseball, rugby, lacrosse, or another sport that requires cleats then you know the feeling of getting a nice, fresh pair. No matter what time of year it is, getting a new pair of cleats feels like a holiday. Whether its the latest style or a brand, spanking new version of …
Wherever at all possible, I like to go to a gym for my workouts and recovery. The act of physically getting ready and going as well as the gym setting helps me get in the mentality of working out. However, it’s not always possible to go to the gym. Extreme weather, gym closures, and other …
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I am now two years out of ACL and medial and lateral meniscus surgery and one year post-op from a partial meniscectomy. To say it has been a journey is quite an understatement. After a grueling 11 month recovery from my first surgery, my medial meniscus repair failed and I had to get another surgery, …
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Month three post meniscectomy. This was also the last month of true recovery after having my second knee surgery. This month, I continued building on the progress I made during the second month and was nearly back to normal by the end of the third month. My focus was on cutting, building back power, and …
The second month of recovery after my meniscus trim was significantly better than the first month. Read all about my first month after meniscectomy surgery HERE. Compared to my ACL/meniscus surgery the year before, this recovery was definitely progressing much quicker. I continued to build strength back in my leg and work on stability. In …
The first month after my meniscus trim. Coming off of a second surgery in two years, this month was incredibly difficult for me. I had just recovered from ACL and meniscus surgery just to face a meniscectomy from a failed meniscus repair. This month was totally different from my first month after ACL and meniscus …