Almost 2 months since surgery

by Antoine
(Kentucky)

Im 24 years old I had a ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. Ive been in PT a few weeks now and glad it seems that Im makeing progress. I cant wait to play basketball.I know they say 6 months before I can return to sports but Im curious how long it took other people. And when you started playing your sport again how long before you able to play as well as before the injury?

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Almost 2 months since surgery

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Mar 14, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I waited 7 months to return to soccer and my surgeon is more conservative. Some return in 6, but I returned in 7 with no problems. I think it depends on what sport you're returning to and how well you strengthen your muscles before you return.

Mar 02, 2011
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4 months
by: Jael

I tore my ACL playing soccer in sep. and I had surgery in oct.
I had the pattalar tendon graft which has worked well so far!! I thought it would be 6 months but My dr. cleared me at 4 months. my therapist said I should wait a bit longer just so I could be stronger before I play! I should be starting at the end of march! I don't know how long it will take to be back where I was but I am thinking at least a couple months!

Good luck!

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