I’m almost nine months post-op to the day. Over the months–the pre-op, op and post-op altogether–I’ve gained valuable fro insight from my blog readers, fellow ACL survivors, my surgeon, physical therapists, co-workers and perfect strangers who noticed my brace, crutches or limp and were kind enough to share their words of advice. So I’ve managed [...]
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10 Golden Rules of ACL Rehab
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL recovery process, ACL rehab, Advice for ACL surgery, Rules for ACL Rehab, step-by-step ACL rehab on February 17, 2010 | 12 Comments »
ACL Fun: Silk-Screened Stockings
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ACL fashion, Marc Zacharoff, silk screen stockings, tights for knee surgery on February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Not every post has to be medically aligned or directly dealing with personal experience. How about something out of the ordinary for once? I saw these silk-screened stockings today on Marc Zacharoff”s “We Love Viral” blog. When it comes to all the ways we’re required to dress our knees (i.e. bandages), think outside of the brace. [...]
A Tale of Two ACLs Part II: Skiing at Tahoe
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Lake Tahoe, low-impact snow sports, skiing after ACL surgery, snow shoeing, snow shoeing with a new ACL on February 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Last weekend I went on a ski trip to Tahoe with friends. I didn’t ski as a personal choice. As much as I want to get my fresh powder fix, my knee and my recovery means to much to me to risk coming back prematurely. I know this is not the case for most people [...]
My ACL Ripping in Half Anniversary
Posted in Uncategorized on January 22, 2010 | 11 Comments »
…kind of a morbid thought, but so true. So it was this week last year that I tore my ACL up playing indoor soccer. To commemorate the occasion, I’m going to Tahoe to not ski this weekend. I suppose it could be worse, like skiing this weekend and getting hurt before I’m fully recovered to [...]
Knee Excercises for Skiing Part III
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Getting in shape for ski season with a new ACL, skiing after ACL surgery, skiing excercises, skiing with a new ACL on January 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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