I’m going to give you a variety of tips and tricks gathered from various sources. First, the obvious… Every person and every injury is different. Your doctor / surgeon may have different protocols. If you’re already under their care, their advice has to come first. Though at the same time, they’re not always perfect. Take an active role in your […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and debilitating knee injuries, especially in athletes and active individuals. While many people recover well after a primary ACL reconstruction, sometimes the outcome isn’t as expected leading to the need for a revision surgery or even multiple procedures. Any kind of failure is likely top among the fears of ACL […]
What Do You Do When ACL Treatment Isn’t Immediate When an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs, early diagnosis and treatment can often help improve outcomes. But sometimes, care is delayed; either because there are more urgent injuries that must be addressed first, financial or insurance reasons, or due to limited access to medical resources. Whether you’re waiting for surgery, […]
ACL Injuries When You’re Caring for Others Tearing your ACL is tough enough when you only have to worry about yourself. But when you’re pregnant, have young kids running around, or are caring for aging parents or family members with special needs? That’s a whole different ball game. The reality is that your recovery decisions suddenly affect a lot more […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are already complex to manage. When a patient is overweight or obese, additional challenges arise both for recovery and for long-term joint health. Body weight also impacts ACL injury patterns, surgical outcomes, rehabilitation progress, and future risk of re-injury or joint degeneration. It’s important to also note that overweight does not necessarily mean inactive, and […]