I have thoroughly enjoyed your blog and the different little things in it. I am into my 4th week post ACL surgery now and been progressing pretty well. My main question is about your re-tear the first time on returning to soccer at 8 months. I was told around the same timeline from my therapists. About 6-8 months returning to play pick-up and then ease back into competitive soccer. I noticed you mentioned about being cleared to return at 8 months. What was the reason for your re-tear, I mean any particular part of the rehab not done well ? or just a return to competitive sport without pick-up ? Just keen to know so I don't face the same issue. I am gutted to be out of soccer for 8 months and am clearly looking to return asap.
(this guy is pretty amazing - both juggling skills and moving around after ACL surgery!)
My main mistake when I returned to soccer was that I did not return slowly and build up to competitive level.
I had just finished University and so had spent a couple months studying for finals...once they were over and I was at my new job I went out and played competitive soccer which ended up in me tearing my ACL.
So I think you have a great approach to start slow and take it easy until you get confident.
Knee exercises can be an effective treatment for knee joint and help to bring relief from the pain. Knee exercises are very important for proper movement of knee.
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