23 torn acl patella tendon graft

I'm at 5 months post recon now left leg. I've started hopping on operated leg and this causes pain at the graft harvest site top of shin ( tibia), I feel this is the only pain aswel as some discomfort from kneeling I have. I've started kickboxing but only kicking light with operated leg so pivoting on good leg, also started bjj with some light grappling making sure I'm in control of my position otherwise I tap and restart. I find I hold back on most thing within my sport until I'm told by my physio I can give it a go. It's a real big mental factor same with hoping I'm holding back a bit due to the small landing pain which only feels like someone pressing a bruise. Just wondered if any one else experienced these issues. Thanks shane

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Jul 06, 2011
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7 months post acl recon patella tendon graft. NEW
by: Anonymous

It's been 7 months since my acl operation. And been given the go ahead to start my sports, pivoting on operated leg in kickboxing, taking leg kicks ect. I've also competed in a bjj comp on the weekend an took 4th place overall as long as I got my knee pads on kneeling isn't a problem. Still get the odd stiffness after sitting in car too long or with my leg in a flexed position too long. Otherwise all great best of luck every one

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