ACL recovery consists of 5 stages: phase goals my timeline pre-op pre-habpreparing for surgery 3 monthsNovember 2023 – March 2024 early ↓ swelling↑ quad activation/controlnormalize walkingachieve “quiet knee” 8 monthsMarch – October mid introduce running 3 monthsNovember – January 2025 late return to play progression 5 monthsJanuary – May performance ramp up playing volume, strength,…

ACL recovery consists of 5 stages: phase goals my timeline pre-op pre-habpreparing for surgery 3 monthsNovember 2023 – March 2024 early ↓ swelling↑ quad activation/controlnormalize walkingachieve “quiet knee” 8 monthsMarch – October mid introduce running 3 monthsNovember – January 2025 late return to play progression 5 monthsJanuary – May performance ramp up playing volume, strength,…

In a mindblowingly common and heartbreaking injury, this gallery attempts to humanize the ACL club through selfies with ACLers. For an injury that feels isolating and lonely, you are very much not alone.

ACL pre-hab: what it feels like and looks like ACL recovery consists of 5 stages: phase goals my timeline pre-op pre-habpreparing for surgery 3 monthsNovember 2023 – March 2024 early ↓ swelling↑ quad activation/controlnormalize walkingachieve “quiet knee” 8 monthsMarch – October mid introduce running 3 monthsNovember – January 2025 late return to play progression 5…

I tore my ACL. I’m waiting for an MRI and started rehab.I don’t expect to play sports for months. ⏸️ volleyball, climbing, surfing, snowboarding, and… Ultimate.▶️ rehab, renovations, baking, painting, gliding, and pottery. I have a deep-seated fear of injury.I’ve bailed, quit, and given in when I might be remotely close to the risk of…