ACL recovery consists of 5 stages: phase goals my timeline pre-op pre-habpreparing for surgery November 2023 – March 2024, 3.5 months early ↓ swelling↑ quad activation/controlnormalize walkingachieve “quiet knee” March – Oct, 8 months mid introduce running Nov – January 2025, 3 months late return to play progression January – May, 5 months performance ramp…

ACL recovery consists of 5 stages: phase goals my timeline pre-op pre-habpreparing for surgery November 2023 – March 2024, 3.5 months early ↓ swelling↑ quad activation/controlnormalize walkingachieve “quiet knee” March – Oct, 8 months mid introduce running Nov – January 2025, 3 months late return to play progression January – May, 5 months performance ramp…

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 November 2023 – March 2024, 3.5 months early ↓ swelling↑ quad activation/controlnormalize walkingachieve “quiet knee” March – Oct, 8 months mid introduce running Nov – January 2025, 3 months late return to…

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…