Exercises for an ACL tear to help you recover quickly
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An ACL tear is a traumatic rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee often caused by a noncontact mechanism such as landing from a jump or planting the foot to change directions. You often need surgery to restore ability to the knee and return to physically demanding sports and exercise. Still, some exercises for an ACL tear can be helpful to help you regain motion and strength of the knee, even before you have ACL reconstruction surgery.
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In this video, physical therapist Yves Gege and I show a few exercises you can do to try to recover from ACL tears.
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Hi Dr. Geier, I have had a torn ACL for probably 20 years and I have learned to cope with it over the years. I am a very activ e guy with 3 kids-we are avid surfers, we like to workout,play golf, and do all kinds of sports so it is important to have good knees. I have started having weakness in my knee and I was owndering what you think about the magnetic or copper braces? Thanks for the videos they are super helpful!
This video was very helpful for me...Thank u
Thanks for the video
Very helpful 🙏😊
I like it so much thank you
Great video Dr. Geier! I am a 38 year old podiatrist that just tore my ACL playing soccer one week ago. I haven't really had to use crutches though because my pain level hasn't been very high. Every day I have been able to walk a little better and better. I have noticed, being about 1 week out from injury my swelling is just as bad or worse than it was after 1 or 2 days... probably because I am walking as much as I am. I was happy to find this video, because I knew I needed to get my ROM back but I didn't really know when I should start doing it. It sounds like there isn't really a bad time to start, just don't push too hard. I have been focusing on Isometric exercises for my quads and trying to walk my stairs for strength... go down the stairs is much harder! It sounds like the name of the game is getting quads as strong as possible and getting full flexibility and ROM back, and then getting surgery when I can is the way to go. I just have to wait on my HMO to give my all my referrals. Thanks for all the content! It's super helpful!
Hi Clayton, how did these types of exercises work out for you? It sounds like you had the exact same experience I am going through. Also torn ACL from soccer (need to get MRI later this week to confirm but my orthopedic looked at it and was like yep, probably your ACL) and I had almost no pain from my injury (I would put it at a 2 or 3 out of 10) but my range of motion has been atrocious even 2 weeks after the injury. Getting my foot high enough to go up the stairs is a challenge. Like you said, swelling is way worse now than within the first day or two of the injury. I don't know a lot about anatomy but my guess is getting my swelling down is going to be key to getting that range of motion back so I don't hobble around looking like a 90 year old.
No surgery ?? I just torn mine doing jiu jitsu:(
May ACL injury is a third grade tear, so just doing exercises will help to recover without surgery?
@@misbahjassem6971 hello do you recovery From ACL injury without surgery.. Please suggest me i had ACL injury grade 3 is any possibility without surgery I am already 39years
Very nice
You are the best Thank you so much for your videos very helpful for me for sure. I broke my tibia and fibula doing a run slide from my studio to another room hitting my oak taboret, found out I could not walk on that leg. Thought it was hurt only. When I discovered I could not walk on it I tried to get around my new cabinet and cut my muscles and ACL on the other foot on the sharp point on the bottom of the new cabinet. Opted for no surgery on anything. Just waited for everything to heal naturally with a cast and a boot. Your exercises are helping me tremendously!
Pls give update
Those exercises helped me perhaps early with my ACL cut. I had to use my hands to move that leg for a good while. The doctor did nothing so I did everything I could to get back to normal. It definitely took some time for sure but I kept pushing through and believed in my body. And may I never do this again. You have got to have a strong faith system.
Plz for mcl also
Hi Dr. David
I got ACL tear and 4 month back gone through operation on my both knees!! Skipped the exercise, please help me to get recover ASAP
Currently on a ACL tear approx 50% is what the doctors note stated, they told me since I’m only 23 years of age they chose the non Surgical route and Rehab was better although i mentioned to the doctor that I was into extreme sports and looking to make a career out of it.
The initial tear was a walk in the park to be honest lol it sounds crazy but I literally twisted my knee upon landing from about 5 ft and it left my knee swollen for a few days with zero pain and I was able to walk shortly after with full range of motion
Currently on month 6 without acl reconstruction and have fully been engaged into my sport although I’m taking all the precautions in the world the prevent the accident from occurring again
Hi John, Im curious how you have been doing with your recovery? I wish the best. I'm at the 6 months stage, but essentially have no ACL so the doc says its just a matter of time before I make the wrong manouver and it blows out. Thing is it feels great, but, hard to say what would happen if I got hit there..
This is very tough, It cause my mental affect for me when i remember the pain it sinks to my brain .. But this is process that i going through.
After my sergery when I run fast my recovering leg just pulls off as soon as it touches the ground and it feels like I am running on one leg I know I need some advice for balancing on that leg and to give it some strength can anyone help me on this one 🙏
my knee planted into the ground and i fell on the ground and it hurt but not so bad. It’s been 3 days and I’ve had no swelling and no severe pain. And I can walk more normally each day but i can’t run yet. I wasn’t thinking an acl tear so is it just a hyperextended knee?
I had ACL surgery five months ago and I'm still in pain at the punch and scope area; it's so bad that I can't climb or descend stairs. Can anyone tell me how to stop the pain and what medication I should take to make it go away?
Hey sounds like Todd Howard. All of this just works!
I had an ACL Reconstruction Surgery 1 month ago using Hamstring graft. I was feeling OK, and so started walking with a gentle limp. However, once I was trying to pick up something from the floor and had a massive stretch on my hamstring. I also heard a cracking sound. My mobility is still the same as my level before this incident. However, it feels a bit strained and I observe a gentle bump and swelling behind the knee area.
Could you suggest me if it's normal or may it heal naturally?
Go Physical therapy recovery mine is 11 month still little bit hard but it healed
Good day doc i ask question doc if my knee ACL complete tears, he come back normal for normal healing of i go surgery?
Hello Dr. Geier, iam 42 yrs old , I had ACL reconstruction surgery 20 days ago, Im having pain in my knee so when I have to start excercise.
This should be done if their is tear not healed or before operating the knee.
thanks dr
your voice like junior white(breaking bad)
Hi can i ask what is a low grade partial ACL tear do i need surgery??
For low grade it will reconstruct automatically by giving rest
Hi there, I have a high Grade Partial ACL tear and meniscus tear, Doctor said i needed no surgery and focus on strengthening the Quads and hamstring, however my Physio do recommended surgery to get me back to the highest level of sports. I don't have any instability issues just that my knee tend to be stiff or tired after squats. What would you recommend sir?
Hi , did you undergo surgery ?
Hi , what is your situation now?
Hello Dr, I've been watching your videos on CZcams,I had an ACL reconstruction surgery 6months ago,but I can only bend my knee 90 degrees when sitting on a chair. Please I want to know if it possible for me to have a total bend of my knee in the near months or I'm late?
You should go see a physical therapist
Go see your local physical therapist
How many weeks from injury should one start doing these exercises?
ASAP but (rest) take NSAIDs, ice elevate it then work on it, goes without saying but if it hurts do less movement but keep pushing and eat well drink tons of water be kind to yourself
@@gustavochavez7141 Thanks
@@gustavochavez7141 my ACL is a third grade tear, so just doing exercises will it recover or do I need to undergo surgery. My physiotherapist said I can recover without surgery. Please advise, thanks
Did you undergo surgery? Please reply @@misbahjassem6971
Sir i am 1 month post op. I had an acl reconstruction as well as medial meniscus repaired. Sir my doctor took my hamstring for the graft.. The problem i am facimg now is i am having little bit of pain at the back of my knee while bending my knee. Its irritating
Normal ....It will go away by doing regular leg exercises
@@harishpatel2463 ookk
I fell down d escalator a few years ago and have a partial ACL tear. Cannot sit on my knees. Can I do this exercises for partial ACL tear?
I have the same issue as well.. no swelling, no pain at all just little bit uncomfortable while moving my legs and yes I can't sit on my knees, that's the main issue!
@@ayanjaved7364 how’s your acl tear you sit on your knees know and you have pain or swelling what’s your symptoms now thank u
@@shaikfayaz6775 No usually I don't have any pain, but whenever I try to sit on my knee, it's very painful and uncomfortable! My Doc suggested me not to bend my leg quite often for a while and I'm prescribed to do cycling which will strengthen my knees!
@@ayanjaved7364you recovered?
It's for all ages
Yea I tried that, that shit hurt b
Is squatting okay when you have acl tears in both knees? I have grade 2 in both.
I’m sorry, but I can’t legally answer medical questions and offer medical advice online. I have created thousands of articles and videos that discuss almost any musculoskeletal injury that should help you.
@@DrDavidGeier Thanks for your honest revert.
how often should i do these
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Is the any supplements or Vitamins You recommend after surgery?
Any specific Brand?
I’m sorry, but I can’t legally answer medical questions and offer medical advice online. I have created thousands of articles and videos that discuss almost any musculoskeletal injury that should help you.
I have a low grade partial tear of Acl or grade 2 sprain plz help
You recovered?
But i have stiff on my L.knee and painful..(5weeks acl injury)..
What should i do...help!!
I’m sorry, but I can’t legally answer medical questions and offer medical advice online. I have created thousands of articles and videos that discuss almost any musculoskeletal injury that should help you.
Hi mam, myself vani, female, 44 years age from Karnataka. Due to vehicle skid I got right knee ACL partial tear 4months ago. Still I have knee pain while climbing stairs. Slight pain in left knee also even though it's normal. Suggest me suitable exercises, how long to do. How much time I should do in a day?
I need to climb stairs 3 floors in our working place.
Hello mam I am no expert in this but a gym freak I had a partial tear while doing workout .... By 2nd week I went back to the gym didn't workout legs for a while ... Now it's pretty normal no pain and I squat heavy maybe it's cause of my age (20) try working out ur legs more quad strength will keep pressure off knee
@@chandracgaming9420 did you do surgery,bro? Or did you heal naturally? I have the same injury but I can't walk properly.. it has been one month.. please reply
@@devton8679 how is it now?
@@andreichiorean4450 80% well.. i can do stairs easily.. can't run fast.. jogging is ok.. do self exercise a lot.. Didn't do surgery as of now.. you torn yours acl too?
@@devton8679 Hello how are you now? Did you went for surgery?
No need to surgery?
What exercise suitable for acl partial tear?
Hi did you find any info or what did you do? I have partial tear and am wanting to play soccer again but worried
@@TheLoneRanger1992 same with me. Share it please
I tore my acl and mcl 10 days ago. How many days do I have to wait to start doing these? My surgery will be 5 weeks from now. (Only acl reconstruction)
I tore my acl last month and began exercise after 2 weeks and last week I did acl surgery so today first day I walked without crutches just for 8 days but dr said you should use one crutch just for caution
I tore my ACL 3 weeks ago and they thought it was just a bone bruise so I was doing a lot of stuff like this 4 days after it happened
@@majed7ksa1 how did it turn out in the end?
bending knes.. we did that 5 times a day tho.. if u kno what i mean.. hi5
I tried avoiding surgery. 2 years down the line I can’t go a week without my knee giving way 👎🏻
Truly sorry to hear. With surgery as well?
Same here? What’s the situation now?
No surgery. I’m waiting for surgery.
Could you walk after it happened? Were you able to climb stairs and resume general activity? Or did it always hurt and feel unstable?
@@Pinkeye82517 I couldn’t walk for about a week after it happened. These days I can go on hikes I do dog walks twice a day plus work on a building site. All without much difficulty but every now and then I do a movement my knee doesn’t like and it pops out of place. With a few adjustments I seem to be able to get it back in place and carry on with my day
Squat while having an acl ? ? That doesn’t sound like a good idea at all
I am thinking the same thing👀
It does help but with very light weight! I had a really bad wipe out walking down a muddy hill "did the Matrix move" and I couldn't even squat ass to the grass like I normally did! It's been 4+ months since that accident and "slowly" starting to squat 20lbs per/side and adding 5-10lbs for every 2 sets documenting each set so I know what is safe or not! It's a very slowwwwwww recovery but better doing light squats than nothing right!
@@peterwho9380 I didn't even bother with light weight, my PT/Physio wanted me going into surgery at strong as possible. We worked super hard to get mobility back within a week or two of the rupture then went straight into heavy volume work on back squat, just adding in the bench and performing a 'box squat' for support. I was hitting PBs 2 weeks before surgery!
@@whitebutginger Every injury is different and with mine squatting and just simply sitting on the toilet and doing a tip toe was not a safe thing to do so glad you're doing good! Mine has to be reattached because it's completely torn. When the winter comes, the cold and dampness is just a nightmare!
I thought he was going to start twerking @4:20 😂😂
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