ACL Reconstruction and exercise

AussieShaytard
AussieShaytard Posts: 16 Member
edited November 11 in Motivation and Support
On February 28th it's been a year since my ACL reconstruction on my left knee. I'm limited to certain exercises. I can not perform exercises such as running and anything extensive. I need some more ideas of low impact exercises, stationary bike and cross trainer (elliptical) get boring after an extended period of time. I have trouble planning my own exercise routines as I have no background in exercising as I have been overweight all my life.

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    Swimming and yoga are a couple to attempt. You should have gotten a list of exercises allowable by Physical Therapy.

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  • AussieShaytard
    AussieShaytard Posts: 16 Member
    Thank you for your response :) ninerbuff I'll definitely look into them.
  • ieuanbarrett
    ieuanbarrett Posts: 6
    Hey Aussie I've just gone through my second acl reconstruction and mostly I recommend walking (at different speeds & terrrain) especially if you have been advised not to run. You could also try general knee strengthening exercises like wall sits, knee slides and also holding your leg straight out in the air while lying on your back to strengthen your quads and muscles which surround your knee.

    Work very closely with your pt to see if there is any chance of you being able to run again if not there's always the rowing machine which is an amazing workout.
    Good luck :)
  • 04hoopsgal73
    04hoopsgal73 Posts: 892 Member
    Swimming, walking, stationary bike, bicycling, water jogging, water aerobics; incorporate knee/leg strengthening exercises & stretching into your regular workouts for life! (my experiences are a Reconstruction; and TKR=Total Knee Replacement)
  • AussieShaytard
    AussieShaytard Posts: 16 Member
    ieuanbarrett wrote: »
    Hey Aussie I've just gone through my second acl reconstruction and mostly I recommend walking (at different speeds & terrrain) especially if you have been advised not to run. You could also try general knee strengthening exercises like wall sits, knee slides and also holding your leg straight out in the air while lying on your back to strengthen your quads and muscles which surround your knee.

    Work very closely with your pt to see if there is any chance of you being able to run again if not there's always the rowing machine which is an amazing workout.
    Good luck :)

    Thank you so much for a variety of options :)
  • AussieShaytard
    AussieShaytard Posts: 16 Member
    04hoopsgal73 wrote: »
    Swimming, walking, stationary bike, bicycling, water jogging, water aerobics; incorporate knee/leg strengthening exercises & stretching into your regular workouts for life! (my experiences are a Reconstruction; and TKR=Total Knee Replacement)

    Some of these sound more like fun then exercise, thank you for the options :)
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