Prehab for ACL surgery?

plorr

plorr

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So I just got the results of my MRI back a couple days ago and found out that I tore my ACL. I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon later this week to discuss surgery and the like, but for the time being I'm looking for advice from NS, because I know a lot of you must have had ACL injuries before, and I know that surgery is inevitable with these injuries.
What can I do to start getting my leg in the best possible shape for surgery? It has been just over three weeks since the injury happened. I got on a bike today and went for a pretty long but mellow ride, which felt awesome after basically sitting on a couch for three weeks, but my knee is a bit sore from it. Is there any other exercises/stretches that I could be doing? Anything to be cautious of as far as making the injury worse?
Also, what experiences have people had with the different types of surgery? What sort of recovery time did you have and how has the knee held up since? Any crucial tips for rehab? Any recommendations for a knee brace for skiing after the surgery?
Thanks NS. + K's for helpfulness.
 
i had my surgery 2 weeks ago, the doc used my hamstring, and so far so good. i should be walking within the next week. I went to a PT place in my town for some "prehab" for about a month before surgery and it helps alot apparently. good luck man
 
Do leg lifts when you're sitting down.

Also find a chair to put in your shower before you go into surgery, it will make things a lot easier when the time comes to bathe.

And eat wisely. After the three days of liquid food only went by, I had two huge bowls of Coco Crispies and like 1/2 a pineapple, bad mix. I didn't eat solid food for another two days.
 
started with quad compression sets, did some straight leg raises, some standing hammy excersises and a lot of stretching and stuff because its really important to have a good range of motion going into surgery. i think i got as far as doing very controlled squats but i wouldnt try that unless youre supervised by someone at physical therapy
 
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