Although every individual is different, you can expect the following rough timeline for ACL surgery recovery:1,2 The First 2 Weeks After Surgery This is a critical time in the recovery process because it’s when your body is most vulnerable. However small, surgery is another form of injury t...
Jackson Herman with orthopedic surgeon Paul Shupe, MD, after his successful recovery from ACL surgery. (Photo from Mindy Herman) “I didn’t understand how serious an ACL tear was. I was really naive about it,” he explained. “The first week or two after surgery, I couldn’t move my ...
The first stage of the recovery and in many cases it feels like grieving. Stage 1 Stage 2 - the realisation The thoughts that fill the brain and mind are all question based Stage 2 Stage 3 - down to work The surgery is planned and you get yourself motivated ...
Rehabilitation will begin shortly after surgery and will be supervised by a licensed physical therapist. The protocol includes goals for range of motion, muscle function, and functional performance at different post-operative stages. The goals for each stage must be met before patient progresses to ...