Can I do swedish exercise after ACL operation??
karimghabbour
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I'll do anterior cruciate ligament operation next Tuesday, the doctor advised me to stop walking and running for sure even after the operation for 4 months, I asked him about swedish exercises he told me whenever no effort on your leg, you can do it, Anyone can advise ?????
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Something like plank ??
Push up ???0 -
This is a great question to ask a physical therapist.
I thought this was going to be about assembling IKEA furniture.1 -
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trigden1991 wrote: »
Good point!
When my sister was in high school there were a few boys who orbited around our house in groups of 2-3, vying for her affection. They would often show up when she wasn't home and hang out waiting for her to come back. One day my dad got fed up with them and told them that if they wanted to wait for her they would have to put together a Sauder (similar to IKEA) entertainment center he had just bought. They actually did stay and put it together. I think my dad mastered cortisol management that day.1 -
I'm afraid that I didn't understand what do you mean by IKEA story ?0
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Having had ACL reconstruction, I am going to guess that you will be given some rehabilitation physical therapy (that is, exercises) for you to do after your surgery. I'd plan on sticking with those. Four months will pass by rather quickly.
Swedish exercises are gentle, it is true. But why take any chances with something as important as a knee? Follow the directions you will get from a physical therapist.1 -
trigden1991 wrote: »
Good point!
When my sister was in high school there were a few boys who orbited around our house in groups of 2-3, vying for her affection. They would often show up when she wasn't home and hang out waiting for her to come back. One day my dad got fed up with them and told them that if they wanted to wait for her they would have to put together a Sauder (similar to IKEA) entertainment center he had just bought. They actually did stay and put it together. I think my dad mastered cortisol management that day.
PS Your dad is an absolute genius!0 -
karimghabbour wrote: »I'm afraid that I didn't understand what do you mean by IKEA story ?
I hadn't heard of Swedish exercises before your post so I had to look them up. IKEA is a Swedish company that sells furniture that you buy in a box and then assemble at home.0 -
Follow your physical therapist. Do every. single. thing. they tell you to do. If they give you daily exercises, do the daily exercises. If they clear you to do certain workouts, only work within what you're cleared for. But do the work.
I had ACL reconstruction 8 years ago, and I have since run 4 half marathons and more 5ks than I can remember off the top of my head, plus a ton of lifting and other activities. But it took me longer to get there than it should have because I slacked a bit on the PT.1 -
karimghabbour wrote: »I'm afraid that I didn't understand what do you mean by IKEA story ?
I hadn't heard of Swedish exercises before your post so I had to look them up. IKEA is a Swedish company that sells furniture that you buy in a box and then try to assemble at home, but end up drinking a whole bunch, instead.
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i would not do a plank or anything that puts that kinda pressure pressure on your knee after ACL surgery. Your new tendon needs the bone to close up around it, without it being stretched out , that can take 8 months to a year. Follow your doctors instructions. I had mine replaced, He released me to run after 8 months. I was also doing many PT assigned leg exercises , and also lots of time on the cycle. I did not squat or do weight lifting or put pressure from other directions for 6-8 months.
You could always do single leg pushups or planks, so there is no pressure on your repaired knee. but your best bet is to just let it heal properly and get back to normal , without risking ruining your new ACL1 -
GiddyupTim wrote: »Having had ACL reconstruction, I am going to guess that you will be given some rehabilitation physical therapy (that is, exercises) for you to do after your surgery. I'd plan on sticking with those. Four months will pass by rather quickly.
Swedish exercises are gentle, it is true. But why take any chances with something as important as a knee? Follow the directions you will get from a physical therapist.
Thank you dear for your reply, actually still I didn't meet the physical therapist, but today I met the Orthopedic doctor who will make the surgery to me, he informed me that i should take 2 weeks sick leave and after that, I'll go for one week for physical therapy, I think after this 3 weeks I'll be able to do more Swedish exercises.
By the way I'll wait to do the surgery.
Thank you so much for your advice.
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karimghabbour wrote: »I'm afraid that I didn't understand what do you mean by IKEA story ?
I hadn't heard of Swedish exercises before your post so I had to look them up. IKEA is a Swedish company that sells furniture that you buy in a box and then assemble at home.
Now I got it.
We're calling push up, pull up and any exercise without lifting weights Swedish exercise.
I knew IKEA, but actually I don't know it's a Swedish company0 -
i would not do a plank or anything that puts that kinda pressure pressure on your knee after ACL surgery. Your new tendon needs the bone to close up around it, without it being stretched out , that can take 8 months to a year. Follow your doctors instructions. I had mine replaced, He released me to run after 8 months. I was also doing many PT assigned leg exercises , and also lots of time on the cycle. I did not squat or do weight lifting or put pressure from other directions for 6-8 months.
You could always do single leg pushups or planks, so there is no pressure on your repaired knee. but your best bet is to just let it heal properly and get back to normal , without risking ruining your new ACL
That's why SonyaCele I was disappointed from being on diet with Cardio, Strength exercises & and I was surprised by doctor advice to stop any effort for at least 4 months.
By the way I'll wait for physical therapist advices.
And I'll try your advice to use single leg pushups and planks.
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karimghabbour wrote: »i would not do a plank or anything that puts that kinda pressure pressure on your knee after ACL surgery. Your new tendon needs the bone to close up around it, without it being stretched out , that can take 8 months to a year. Follow your doctors instructions. I had mine replaced, He released me to run after 8 months. I was also doing many PT assigned leg exercises , and also lots of time on the cycle. I did not squat or do weight lifting or put pressure from other directions for 6-8 months.
You could always do single leg pushups or planks, so there is no pressure on your repaired knee. but your best bet is to just let it heal properly and get back to normal , without risking ruining your new ACL
That's why SonyaCele I was disappointed from being on diet with Cardio, Strength exercises & and I was surprised by doctor advice to stop any effort for at least 4 months.
By the way I'll wait for physical therapist advices.
And I'll try your advice to use single leg pushups and planks.
Thank you
This honestly sounds like a conversation that needs to be with your doctor and physical therapist.0 -
4 months is not that long. follow your doctors advice and don't rush it. I was very careful to not do anything that would jeopardize all the money and time i just spent having mine fixed. You're gonna have serious leg atrophy and need PT to get back to normal, that takes a long time. Its not like you'll just be fixed and back at the gym the next day. The rehab for a reason.
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karimghabbour wrote: »i would not do a plank or anything that puts that kinda pressure pressure on your knee after ACL surgery. Your new tendon needs the bone to close up around it, without it being stretched out , that can take 8 months to a year. Follow your doctors instructions. I had mine replaced, He released me to run after 8 months. I was also doing many PT assigned leg exercises , and also lots of time on the cycle. I did not squat or do weight lifting or put pressure from other directions for 6-8 months.
You could always do single leg pushups or planks, so there is no pressure on your repaired knee. but your best bet is to just let it heal properly and get back to normal , without risking ruining your new ACL
That's why SonyaCele I was disappointed from being on diet with Cardio, Strength exercises & and I was surprised by doctor advice to stop any effort for at least 4 months.
By the way I'll wait for physical therapist advices.
And I'll try your advice to use single leg pushups and planks.
Thank you
This honestly sounds like a conversation that needs to be with your doctor and physical therapist.
Most of doctors now has to much rush and don't have time to discuss many issues . That's why I'm trying to get some experience from you0 -
karimghabbour wrote: »karimghabbour wrote: »i would not do a plank or anything that puts that kinda pressure pressure on your knee after ACL surgery. Your new tendon needs the bone to close up around it, without it being stretched out , that can take 8 months to a year. Follow your doctors instructions. I had mine replaced, He released me to run after 8 months. I was also doing many PT assigned leg exercises , and also lots of time on the cycle. I did not squat or do weight lifting or put pressure from other directions for 6-8 months.
You could always do single leg pushups or planks, so there is no pressure on your repaired knee. but your best bet is to just let it heal properly and get back to normal , without risking ruining your new ACL
That's why SonyaCele I was disappointed from being on diet with Cardio, Strength exercises & and I was surprised by doctor advice to stop any effort for at least 4 months.
By the way I'll wait for physical therapist advices.
And I'll try your advice to use single leg pushups and planks.
Thank you
This honestly sounds like a conversation that needs to be with your doctor and physical therapist.
Most of doctors now has to much rush and don't have time to discuss many issues . That's why I'm trying to get some experience from you
this is true1 -
karimghabbour wrote: »karimghabbour wrote: »i would not do a plank or anything that puts that kinda pressure pressure on your knee after ACL surgery. Your new tendon needs the bone to close up around it, without it being stretched out , that can take 8 months to a year. Follow your doctors instructions. I had mine replaced, He released me to run after 8 months. I was also doing many PT assigned leg exercises , and also lots of time on the cycle. I did not squat or do weight lifting or put pressure from other directions for 6-8 months.
You could always do single leg pushups or planks, so there is no pressure on your repaired knee. but your best bet is to just let it heal properly and get back to normal , without risking ruining your new ACL
That's why SonyaCele I was disappointed from being on diet with Cardio, Strength exercises & and I was surprised by doctor advice to stop any effort for at least 4 months.
By the way I'll wait for physical therapist advices.
And I'll try your advice to use single leg pushups and planks.
Thank you
This honestly sounds like a conversation that needs to be with your doctor and physical therapist.
Most of doctors now has to much rush and don't have time to discuss many issues . That's why I'm trying to get some experience from you
Then push your doc's office to give you the referral for a physical therapist ahead of surgery. Interview a few physical therapists, figure out who is covered by your insurance and who best can address your post-surgery goals.
I also highly doubt your doc said to not do ANYTHING for four months. The trend that I experienced, as well as most of my friends who have had joint surgery, is that you're shoved into physical therapy as soon as possible, because while it sucks at the time, it helps immensely with healing. IIRC I started PT 3x/week 7 days post-surgery.1 -
I don't think here is the best option. Follow up with your doctor or physio.1
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