How manageable is ACL post-surgery physiotherapy, and can it support a gradual return to normal activities and fitness training?
3 months ago
I am a fitness enthusiast. My ACL injury has made even walking painful and impossible to train. I am scared about post-surgery physiotherapy being too intense. How manageable is the rehab, and how supportive is it for returning to normal activities gradually?
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Post-surgery rehabilitation is carefully tailored to your pain tolerance and functional ability. Early exercises focus on gentle movement and reducing swelling, not intense strain. Physiotherapists guide patients gradually, ensuring safety and avoiding overexertion. Progression includes strength, balance, and flexibility exercises over weeks to months. Most patients can resume normal daily activities within a few weeks, with full return to sports and training in six to nine months. Supportive guidance, monitoring, and gradual increase in intensity make rehab manageable and effective. Consistency and patience during recovery help regain confidence and performance safely.
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