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How can i make an acl injury feel better before surgery?

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Brace,PT,srengthenin: Wear a properly fitted acl brace, physical therapy and muscle strengthening exercises especially quadriceps and others, avoid too srenous activities.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Physical therapy.: Go to physical therapy to get the swelling reduced and your range of motion restored.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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