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Is there a way to help my boyfriend after his acl repair surgery?
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Supportive: For the most part you just need to be supportive. He should be largely self-sufficient and should be able to get around pretty well, and start working on his range of motion and strengthening exercises. Good luck!
Answered 1/27/2014
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