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What is best to do for acl repair physical therapy, elliptical machine or stationary bike?

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Dr. Allen Lu answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

All three: Most acl reconstruction patients have quad muscle inhibition after surgery, so controlling quad function is a major part of physical therapy. A stationary bicycle also helps by working on the quad muscle group. The elliptical machine does not specifically help with the quad or knee muscle groups, but is an excellent overall conditioning system.

Answered 1/10/2015

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