A 30-year-old member asked:
I am awaiting surgery for anterior cruciate ligament tear. are there any exercises that i coulddo?
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Dr. Thomas Deberardinoanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Quadriceps strength: Work on quadriceps strength and thereby go into surgery with as strong quadriceps as possible. That will be the muscle group you will also focus on after surgery.
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