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Re: 12 yo daughter ACL surgery.....

Posted By: jamesor
Date: Friday, 29 August 2008, at 1:04 a.m.

In Response To: Re: 12 yo daughter ACL surgery..... (Kai)

True, but we're discussing an early return to soccer of a youth with skinny legs and most likely no patience. A sports brace seems wise, as long as it's not used beyond what's necessary.

> I respectfully disagree.. I don't see any need for a brace
> at all in the context of ACL reconstruction. The quad is
> smaller because it "shuts down" to protect the
> knee. No work load = attrition. Work on range of motion and
> control the swelling. Follow with strengthening, etc.

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