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Re: ACL Reconstruction / Jon Doe or Hamstring?

Posted By: Nat
Date: Sunday, 14 September 2008, at 6:14 p.m.

In Response To: Re: ACL Reconstruction / Jon Doe or Hamstring? (Nat)

Also - THE BICYCLE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND :)

> Hey Joel,

> That's great to hear. Keep motivated and stay positive.

> The trick is to get early extension and flexation. If you
> don't stretch enough, hopefully, your PT will PUSH your
> knee to meet weekly goals. Painful as hell, but it's needed
> - so expect some PAIN if you're not keeping up.

> Ice your knee often. Even @ 1.1 years out, icing helps
> reduce healing time.

> And maintain a good balance. Don't push yourself too hard,
> and don't take it TOO easy. Being in the right balance will
> keep you on track, prevent patella tendinitis, straining,
> or possible injury.

> One martial artist who made a great recovery is Steve
> Terada. That guy tore his ACL and 2 years post-op was doing
> those crazy flips in that Black Eyed Peas music video
> "pump it".

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