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ACL rehabilitation
My ACL surgery has been done on 21 may 2018. As suggested by doctor I do excercise two times at home but I face problem while walking. I feel sensation on my knee after walking. Quadriceps and hamstring muscles are weak as compared to healthy leg.I am not able to run. Should I go to gym for muscle strenghtning excercise. Can I able to run in future if I join gym. Please give suggestions.
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Need assessment with physiotherapy to ascertain what exercises in gym you can do
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Dr. Mohit Garg
Joint Replacement Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bathinda
Go to Physiotherapist for proper recovery of your muscle strength
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Dr. Bharani Kumar Dayanandam
Orthopedist
29 yrs exp
Chennai
Normal recovery after ACL surgery is 9-12months after proper rehab
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Would suggest to see your consultant - may need more Physiotherapy
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