Ashton's ACL

I tore my ACL, meniscus and had bone bruising from playing basketball. It was the last play of the last game for the night. Isn't that how it always works?

Now, one year post ACL reconstruction with meniscus repair and I'm playing basketball again without holding back. I actually started playing at about 6 months after surgery but took it easy and tried to be smart about it. I'm really excited about the progress. So much that if I tore the other knee (which I hope never happens) I wouldn't be nearly as concerned about it as I was this first one. It's not a fun experience but it's just a "bump in the road". If you're about to have ACL reconstruction, be encouraged. You'll be back to you in no time.