So I recently tore my acl during a soccer game during the club season. By the time I had my surgery it was 5 months until the high school season started. I’m the best returning player and it will be my senior season, so it’s really important to me. I was just wondering if any of you know of someone who has successfully completed physical therapy in less than 6 months? And is it more likely for my to tear my acl again in the same knee?
Any information about acl and knee rehab would be appreciated.
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I had my ACL repaired 5 weeks ago (hamstring graft, no meniscus or other work needed). I have been following my physical therapy plan thoroughly and everything was going great until about 2 days ago. I was sitting at my computer doing homework for about 4 hours and when I got up, my knee was really stiff. I didn’t think anything of it because I had felt this before when it had been bent for a long period of time then straightened. Ever since then, however, my knee hurts when I straighten it and put weight on it while it is straight (mainly when I put weight on my heel with a straight knee. The pain is similar to the pain I had after I originally tore my ACL although I never heard a pop or felt my knee slip. Should I be worried that I re-tore my ACL?
I’m looking at the curriculum for Physical Therapy since I applied to Physical Therapy schools and it says here Medical/Surgical 1,2 and 3. I really love dissecting in biology class and I really want to do it again.
Pain But Don’t Need Surgery?
Feb 21
I have been in pain from a large herniated cisk in my cervical for about 2 years now due to an auto accident. I have had mris, physical therapy, accupuncture, cortizone shots,and facet blocks. All with no releif. I was sent to a neurosergeon by my spinal surgeon. He says that i dont need surgery unless i can’t move my legs or if i can’t control my bowels.so what do i do now? The large herniated disc is pressing on my nerve canal and is causing great pain at times. Has anyone out there experienced anything like this? HELP
I had arthroscopic surgery for impingement syndrome in April-2008. I did have physical therapy but I still have considerable pain in my shoulder. I did regain some movement, but I have almost the same pain symptoms as I did before the surgery. I did have a small tear, but not large enough for surgical repair. Has anyone ever had the same results?
I have been diagnosed with prolapsed disk at the S1-L5, and i have DDD< and spinal stenosis and found out i have just started osteoporosis i need help i have been through Physical Therapy, injections pain pills and i do not know where to turn anymore i filed for disability and quit my job so i was wanting to know if anyone knows of something i could try to get help with thanks…………….god bless
I had foot surgery on my left leg in January. I’ve been trying to get back into running slowly. A couple of weeks ago I was running when I felt something snap and a surge of pain in my left knee. I limped for a few days and its gotten somewhat better, but since then my left knee still continues to hurt and I can’t run at all without a lot of pain. Recently my right knee is starting to hurt as well–I think because I’ve been favoring it. The pain is on the inside of my knees around the knee cap and occasionally spreads towards the bottom of my knees. What might be wrong? Do I just need physical therapy to make my knees stronger since I was on crutches for so long in the winter? Did I pull or tear a ligament in my knee? What can I do to help it heal?
Please help and give me sources if you can. 5 stars and 10 points will be awarded to the person with the most complete answer. Suggestions such as “ask a doctor” are not helpful. I have been to a doctor who referred me to a specialist. I’d just like some more information before my appointment, because it will be awhile before I will be able to get in.
Thank you very very much!
Spinal Pain Post Surgery?
Feb 17
My Girl Friend had a spinal tumor removed just short of a year ago. She is both strong and stubborn so unfortunately she has never really complained about the pain until now (when its gotten too bad to bare).
I simply need advice on how to go about helping or setting things right.
Here is the little I know or have tried.
-She is military so the operation was performed on Base.
-The doctor refused post surgery physical therapy,… This to me seems outrageous and more than likely the source of the trouble.
-She is currently seeing a chiropractor who can’t seem to offer any advice or explanation of the chronic pain.
-She had another MRI which showed no regrowth of the tumor.
-When discussing her pain with the Doctors, they cannot come up with an explanation and simply hand out pain meds.
What do you say when the Doctors and Chiropractors can’t answer the questions?
I appreciate any and all answers. Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
So, when I was 16, I began having a hard time walking. I’d have pain in my sciatica, running from my butt down my right leg. I eventually had to have surgery after physical therapy and pain pills didn’t work.
I don’t know what the procedure was called because I was young and didn’t care. Now I care.
Can anyone tell me what the correct name for the procedure is called?
The doctor operated on my lower back, scar is about 3 inches long, in middle of back. I believe he went in and drilled away some stuff (don’t know if was tissue or bone or what) that was pinching my nerves within my spinal column. Nothing was put in my back, like rods or anything.
I’m now 25 and have no problems!
I had spinal fusion surgery last June 2009, I’m 40 y/o. I am still having back pain after being up for a couple of hours and after doing some activities. I am going back to work on Monday and I don’t think I’m ready for it. I haven’t done any physical therapy and one other thing, I am having restless leg syndrome and my doctor said its not related from the surgery, what should I do? I’m still on pain medication, without the meds it’s harder for me to get up and start my day. My surgeon told me that it will take a year to heal and recover completely. Can someone tell me if the pain and restless leg syndrome is normal after this surgery. I am having a hard time moving when I am in pain, my body is telling me to lay down and rest. I’m going back to work, how would I manage my work if I am having so much pain after a couple of hours. My meds (vicodin) reduces the pain but not totally, and it makes me sleepy. Extra strength tylenol doesn’t help me.