As of April 2023, I’m officially 5 years post-op after ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair! My ACL surgery recovery has certainly been a wild ride with many highs and lows. It definitely has not all been smooth sailing, but I’m happy to be back playing soccer professionally (currently in Turkey). Despite all of the updates …
Many people who’ve undergone ACL reconstruction wonder how to stay motivated during ACL rehab. ACL recovery is an excruciatingly long process. While there are always exceptions (on either end of the spectrum), you’re generally looking at a 9 to 12-month recovery according to most doctors. My recovery process after my ACL and meniscus surgery in …
I’m over three years out of ACL and medial and lateral meniscus surgery, and two years post-op from a partial meniscectomy. Things have just continued to improve since my last update over a year ago. After such a long recovery, I’m thrilled to be playing soccer again. I’m currently playing professionally in Romania, where we …
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What can I do to get my flexion back after ACL surgery? What are the best exercises for knee flexion after ACL surgery? This is are questions that I frequently asked my PT and doctor as I heavily struggled with my range of motion following my ACL and medial and lateral meniscus surgery in 2018. …
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament. It’s known to most athletes as the ACL, and it is the one thing absolutely nobody wants to hurt. As an athlete in any sport at any level, you think you understand what it means to hear the heartwrenching “it’s your ACL.” But you don’t. I watched countless teammates battle with ACL …
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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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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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After being cleared by the surgeon at month 10 post op, month 11 was a welcomed relief. I still had about six weeks left of physical therapy and was not 100%, but I felt so much closer to being back. This month was all about continuing to increase my agility, power, and soccer progression. In …
Month 10 post op was another grind. I felt so close and really pushed myself physically as hard as I could this month. During month 10, I was still lifting weights only on my left leg, and I was really zoning in on plyometrics, agility, and ball work. At the end of this month, I …