Berkeley, CA
A 19-year-old male asked:
I am 2.5 months out of acl reconstr. (patellar tendon) and menisectomy. can i dance at bars/clubs/parties? i did yesterday and knee is sore today
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Dr. Christopher Contianswered
Specializes in Emergency Medicine
ACL RECOVERY: If you are only 10-weeks post ACL reconstruction, you probably shouldn't be dancing just yet. If you are engaged in physical therapy, you should talk w/both your orthopedist & therapist about returning to activities that will stress your recently repaired knee
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