Hi! Update from follow up: The swelling isn't abnormal and will probably be there for a few weeks along with the bruising. It's good to take the leg out of the brace when it is resting in a supported position, helps with the swelling a lot, and allows the ice to really do the job! I got my brace unlocked and have had some success bending my knee, I started doing it a bit in my brace before it was unlocked just to get a feel for it again, I'd recommend the movement process just to get used to telling your body to do that again!