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I've torn my acl and have surgery in a few weeks. what should i know that could help me prepare for the surgery or during recovery?
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Prehab: The most important focus of the "pre-hab" stage prior to surgery is on your range of motion, quadriceps strength and hamstring flexibility. Your surgeon may suggest formalized physical therapy to assist in these exercise progressions. The recovery for this surgery to sport activity is 6-9 months typically.
Answered 12/10/2013
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