ACL ACL Social Support After an ACL injury or surgery social support is crucial to help you recover. This can be in the form of your mom calling you to ask how you are
How I tore my ACL Dylan talks about the day he tore his ACL playing basketball. Dylan played 5 years of varsity basketball and he talks about the movement he did was very common. Like
What I wish I knew before ACL surgery & ACL scar 7 weeks after surgery! Dylan talks about all the things we wish he knew before he had ACL surgery. Learn some helpful tips and advice from someone who has had ACL surgery. Also Dylan
ACL Ice, compression, elevation and ankle pumps After surgery or injury you will need to learn how to reduce swelling by using ice, applying compression using an elastic bandage, elevating and doing ankle pumps. All of these
ACL After I wake up from ACL surgery, what should I expect? I have been through orthopaedic surgery myself (not ACL) and I can tell you the first day sucks! When you wake up you will feel very groggy and out of
Physical therapy advice after knee surgery to keep up with your exercises! – Part 2 In my last post I discussed how fear and pain make it challenging to do your exercises after knee surgery (see Part 1 here). In this blog, we outline two
Total hip replacement Physical therapy Advice after Knee or Hip Surgery to keep up with your Exercises! – Part 4 Most people require physical therapy for 8-12 months after a knee surgery. This recovery process can be a significant challenge for those who do not have health care insurance or
Total knee replacement What kind of Exercises and Sports can I do after a Total Knee Replacement? If you have had or are going to have a knee replacement, then you have probably wondered about what kind of exercises and sports you will be able to do
ACL When can I start Jogging after ACL surgery? What is a Walking Jogging progression? Usually 12 weeks after ACL surgery but there are some requirements before you start: You must have full knee bending and straightening when compared to your non-operated knee You must
Total knee replacement Why do I have to do so many Leg Raises after Knee or Hip Surgery? The leg raise is an exercise that is prescribed after ACL surgery, total knee replacement and total hip replacement and often patients have to do this exercise for 10 repetitions,
Total knee replacement Compression with an Elastic Bandage This is a video to demonstrate how to wrap an elastic bandage after surgery or injuryAfter surgery or injury you will need to learn how to apply compression using an
Total knee replacement 6 Things You Need to Know After A Total Knee Replacement 1. Pain management: There will be pain in your knee and leg after having a total knee replacement. It is very important to begin your rehabilitation as soon as possible
ACL Physical therapy advice after knee or hip surgery to keep up with your exercises! – Part 1 Fear, frustration, discomfort… These are a few things you may feel after a knee surgery. If you have ever undergone an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, a total knee or
ACL How to use crutches Here is a video that shows how to use crutches for walking and using the stairs After surgery or injury you will need to learn how to use crutches. The
