Warning: This article is incomplete and several of the ideas may be outright wrong for your situation. Why? Because people have all manner of different situations. What’s here has been prepared based on a combination of personal experience and research into the experience of others. You should use the ideas below as possible suggestions to consider applying to your situation, […]
Recovering from an ACL injury is never easy. But managing it largely alone adds a layer of complexity that tests both body and spirit. When support is limited, recovery becomes as much about mental resilience and preparation as it is about physical healing. This is a guide for those facing that challenge. It’s rooted primarily in the stories of experiences […]
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 […]
It’s challenging to even know where to start here. There are so many aspects to this. Just dealing with the pain alone, fear of loss of function, the challenges of the initial injury and certainly of initial recovery from surgery… perhaps some of the worst aspects are possibly loss of identity for those of us who deeply associate ourselves with […]