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A member asked:

Badminton player, 22yrs.acl surgery hamstrng autogrft 1week back.pt nly came 3days.gave3exercises.brace is nw 45.do i look for another pt? feels fishy

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Talk to your surgeon: Call the surgeon who did the operation. He or she should instruct the therapist on what should be done in your case.

Answered 3/18/2013

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