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What kind of physical therapy activities are common after acl surgery?
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ROM/Strength: The first things to do will be to begin range of motion exercises. Then there will be strengthening exercises. This is very important to begin to get you back to as normal or better than your were. Work with your therapist and work hard.
Answered 3/21/2012
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Several: After acl surgery your surgeon will direct your physical therapist to progress you through a structured program designed to regain your knee motion a strength.
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