I Tore My ACL While FENCING!

by Garbis B.
(Pasadena, CA)

Who knew that fencing could lead me to tear my ACL.
Prior to my shocking discovery that I tore my ACL, I didn't know much about this VERY common (apparently) sports' injury.

Hi, I'm Garbis, I'm 38.
I was in a match in my fencing class, and before the class ended, I advanced and while lunging, my shin and foot landed slightly inward, but my body followed through with my advancing knee, I almost saw the twisting of my knee through my pants...and I heard a cracking sound, and I felt a sudden pain....I fell.

Now, I'm done with my surgery, it's been almost over a month. I just started physical therapy. I'm going twice a week, but I'm doing most of the routines at home.

I am worried because I am unsure whether I will get back being 100% without having any limitations, even after the nine months time-period given to me by my doctor for the full recovery.

Now, I'm actually even thinking of changing the physical therapist and go to a more advanced and specialized facility. Don't know if that would make a significant difference, I guess, I just don't want to have any missteps in this very critical recovery period.