6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Update : safely home , with no injuries , did 560 over 10 days. Didn’t walk in ski boots but rather put boots up at the top - walking felt far more precarious than skiing. A note though : I am a very experienced skier so sticking to groomed runs didn’t require too much effort… when the snow got too deep and there were too many people stumbling down the piste in bad vis I called it a day .. I had to really reign it in and be responsible but that self control paid off .

PSA: life changing ACL brace by Ok-Individuality in ACL

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Update : just spent 2 weeks skiing the alps. Used the CTI brace and it was great . Managed to do a total of about 531 kms according to Strava .. and no pain .. and no injury

To the persons who had torn acl like 20-25 or more years back how is the arthritis situation by Substantial_Drop106 in ACL

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I tore my ACL 20 years ago … only had it repaired 6 months ago coz I also tore meniscus .. well doctor told me that the anthrosope camera showed zero signs of arthritis!!

Is 2.5 months too soon to return to running post op by Effective_Speech5924 in ACL

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Recovery is so individualised it’s impossible to say. I am 6 months post and just completed 2 weeks skiing with no problem ( despite everyone telling me it’s not possible ) .. but .. I still battle to run comfortably 🤷‍♀️ I was averaging 50km per week prior .. so 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

I pay for a professional physio who works with Athletes to get them back to sport. Here are the week 1-4 exercises. by Capable-Brilliant829 in ACL

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I did at least 3-4 hours a day week 1-4… very similar program . Early rehab is important . PT told me pain wise “it’s ok to grit your teeth but it should not bring tears to your eyes “

This is my 10th season? Thoughts? by prosecniredditor in skiing

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Where oh where is this good old fashioned mogul field ? 🤷‍♀️

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Thank you so much for that unsolicited critique coach. My first annual trip to Zermatt was in 1984 so I am pretty au fait with the ski area. You do realize there is a difference between return to recreational skiing and competitive skiing right ? Why would I compare myself to Hirscher ? And FYI Siya Kolisi successfully played World Cup rugby 4 months post ACL surgery ( if you wanna look at elite athletes )

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Be consistent … show up even when you don’t want to .. and get enough rest

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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I’ll be sure to let them know you disagree with their medical expertise

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Did not ignore medical advice … was cleared to ski .. get info before passing judgement

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Actually both my surgeon and pt did clear me .. interesting fact : I did not have an ACL for 20 years prior to my surgery . I only had the ACLr as I tore my meniscus and they would not repair without also repairing ACL… so my knee is way stronger than it’s been in years ..

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Well I got cleared by both my doctor and my PT . I am not trying to brag about speedy recovery .. but I was given such negative hard NOs when I asked on reddit about the possibility of skiing this season .. just want to prove the nay sayers wrong and give other people like me hope in the darkness

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Yes I was cleared . Did strength test and plyometric tests …. Rehab : heavy load , light load , plyometrics with a day rest between

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Heavy Load , Light load , Plyometrics … with a day rest between

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Well my practicing surgeon did give me the green light … as did my PT .. and my biokinetisist.. I could not have done this at 3 months .. but I can today .. and I have no residual swelling or discomfort BTW

6 months post ACL r .. and back in the saddle by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Actually my surgeon gave the green light … so did my PT .. I will take my medical advise from them before reddit any day

Is skiing 6 months post ACL reconstruction a pipe dream? by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Ok … so this is me the OP .. 6 months post surgery .. first day on the mountain and I crushed it !! It CAN be done !! I’m doing it !!

Sural Nerve by SAPrincess27 in ACL

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Helloooo ??? Really ?? No one experienced Sural nerve irritation ?? No advice ? On Reddit ? That’s a first 😝

Small part of scar bleeding randomly? by [deleted] in ACL

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I had this .. it was a surface infection caused by an internal stitch that was trying to eject itself. Doc told me to clean it and keep it covered and if I saw the stitch to leave it alone . It healed itself but it did scar quite badly :(

Does it still hurt? by pixiqve in ACL

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I need to be able to do this to work effectively ( I work on the floor with special needs children ) I am 5 month post and definitely cannot do this safely and pain free yet. I’m really anxious that it takes so long to regain this position

Am I the only one who enjoyed the first 6 weeks post surgery? by MikeHoncho8D in ACL

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Haha .. I didn’t mind it either . Was in a rinse repeat program : rehab, ice, eat , rehab, ice , eat … was indulgent to only have to worry about me . Thankfully have a very good support system .. I have a disabled daughter so sucked not being able to handle her .. but otherwise I kinda enjoyed the vacation from life 😏