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What exercises can i do with a torn acl? is running okay?

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Depends: If there is instability will be difficult to run without acl. Can use brace and this may be helpful. Gym exercises, swimming, biking, elliptical may all be possible without acl.

Dr Brouwer agreed

Answered 3/27/2013

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