I went in for an ACL reconstruction on my right knee on Jan 17th 2011. The procedure was performed by Dr Robert Marx at the HSS.
Today is T+8 days since surgery and I am able to walk around without crutches for the most part. I have to keep the crutches as a precaution. I have started physiotherapy today. I have also been following the exercies outlined in the "Knee Crisis Handbook". I started going to the gym a few of days back and have not missed a a single day since.
I have decided to maintain some sort of a record of my activities on this blog, so it might be of some help to others in a similar situation.
So far as far as the PT goes I have focused on
Today is T+8 days since surgery and I am able to walk around without crutches for the most part. I have to keep the crutches as a precaution. I have started physiotherapy today. I have also been following the exercies outlined in the "Knee Crisis Handbook". I started going to the gym a few of days back and have not missed a a single day since.
I have decided to maintain some sort of a record of my activities on this blog, so it might be of some help to others in a similar situation.
So far as far as the PT goes I have focused on
- Leg raises.
- Heel Slides
- Leg extensions
- Quad Sets
- Bench Press
- Upright Rows
- Preacher / dumbbells curls.
- pushups
- lat bar pulldowns.
By the weekend I intend to try pilates. I am not able to bend my knee comfortably, but there should be more than enough exercies I should still be able to do.
The PT has also promised to try out cycling and a whole other bunch of exercises the next time I see him.
2 comments:
Did he use an allograft for the 2nd reconstruction? I have surgery with Dr. Marx next month (my 2nd ACL reconstruction) and am very nervous about the use of a cadaver graft. Thanks so much.
Hi, I'd like to get in touch with you re: your surgery. I have surgery with Dr. Marx in Jan... using allograft. Am very nervous about that.
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