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Is it okay for me to do the elliptical at a medium hard resistance 3 weeks after an acl hamstring surgery?

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Dr. Christopher Brown answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Acl: Recovery after acl sugery is a progression and each surgeon will have a specific protocol for u to follow pending on the type of graft and preferences. Consult yr surgeon for specific answer. A stationary bike is safer to start with at 3 weeks.

Dr Dougherty and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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