People who have had ACL reconstruction probably heard things along the lines of, "Keep pushing, you will get there!" or "It's hard work, but it will pay off" or "Keep it up no matter how hard it is!" I picture people doing exercises that require grunting, sweating, determination.
I cannot stand these phrases! All my exercises are super easy right now. I can't do any hard exercises because
If I were to complete regular squats for example, my knee would blow up, my day is ruined, I can't get anything done because I'm laid up on the couch, I may even be back on a crutch due to the pain. The following few days (or even a week) are probably ruined too because it would take a while for that knee to calm down (PS I'm allergic to all NSAIDs). Hell, trying a new exercise can even produce similar results. My knee is like a finicky bomb. A move will set it off - stiff, swollen, painful, limping, hot, tender. It's like a fine line as to what I am capable of doing in daily life or in my at home exercises. Someone asked me what if you just push through the pain? Whatever state my body is in now - it's just not going to work. I try to tell myself one day I will be able to really do hard work like box jumps and one legged pistol squats and sprint running - so for now, just try to enjoy the slow pace before it's all hectic.
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AuthorA 45 year old active female who tore her ACL in January 2017 (at the age of 40). Reconstructive surgery in February 2017 with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft. Archives
November 2022
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