Post-Operation Rehab 13
August 11th, 2008 kNuke Posted in ACL Surgery Adventure | 2 Comments »
Today’s rehab was pretty taxing… I started on the elliptical for 10 minutes, did static lunges with my right foot forward and drop lunges with my left foot forward, one legged calf raises off the ground, squats and one leg balances on the Bosu-ball, hamstring curls, and leg presses.
After that was done and I was through huffing and puffing, I stretched for a little bit then rolled on the Foam Roller. Rolling on that thing is like rolling on a rock! I have to admit that it felt pretty good afterwards though. Once this “fun” was done, I was massaged for a little bit.
At this point I’m thinking that I can start going bodyboarding again in a month or so. My basketball days are probably over, but at least I’ll be able to get back in the water again; I can’t wait!
August 15th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Thank you for blogging this! I had ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair about 2 1/5 weeks ago, and it is really helpful to read along here and co-miserate. Because of the mensicus repair, as opposed to just having the torn part of the meniscus cut away, my rehab is very long. I have to be nonweightbearing on crutches for 4 weeks before I can even begin touching the toe down for balance. I imagine I will continue to be on crutches for about 6 to 8 weeks, and then still in the brace for a few more weeks after that. It is frustrating to know that no matter how deligently I rehab my knee, I cannot speed along this schedule. It is just a matter of the time it takes for the meniscus to actually heal.
I was also told by my PT that the ACL reconstruction is actually at its weakest about 2 months out. It is when the knee starts to feel really good, so there is a risk of re-injury at that point. So keep yourself reigned in a tad at that 8-week mark. It cannot be pushed as hard as it feels like it can!
I have to say that hopping around on one leg on crutches for 4 weeks is a major problem when you are not a kid anymore. I have no choice, but am counting the days for when I can start to touch this toe down. Also, the operated leg is my right leg, so no driving. I feel like I am being held in captivity. LOL.
Thanks again for sharing your experience here.
August 15th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I remember being on crutches and it’s a very humbling experience… And I only did it for less than a couple weeks plus I could drive, I can see why you feel captive!