ACL Recovery | Getting Athletes Back in the Game

Just about every athlete wants to know one thing after their ACL surgery…“When will I be able to compete again?” That was the first question Emily Neff asked when she tore her ACL during a high school basketball game. While the injury sidelined her season, the Sports Medicine team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital knew it wasn’t game over for her as a student-athlete. Instead they designed a rehabilitation plan that would allow her to get back in the game safely while also performing at the same high-level.

Amazingly, just six months after Emily’s basketball season ended, the fall soccer season began and Emily walked on the field ready to play. The secret to her recovery success? Her sports med team says it was her dedication to her rehab plan fueled by her motivation to return to the sports she loved.

[paulanderson]

6 months is short for a return. My daughter has just had her ACL surgery and we will take a much more conservative approach. 20% of her age group are likely to re-injure the same ligament or rupture the other knee upon return. I'd assume these numbers are much higher if you return to play to soon. Kudos for all the hard work and determination! I hope the result is an extremely positive one and you go on to smash your dreams in soccer.

[hasnainshah]

I’m 3 months post op, sessions are all online because of Covid, super depressed just want to get back to kicking ball, and especially being In the uk PT isn’t great here.

[iamsmok]

So like I tore my ACL and MCL and got surgery in November but they not clearing me for 12 months like wow

[gabbyk]

2 more months until I can come back and play basketball. Doctor said it was probably just mcl. Turns out it was meniscus, acl, lcl, and mcl😕. I play high school and aau basketball. Thanks for the video!

[calebkennedy]

tore my ACL and MCL and strained my PCL 2 weeks ago, doctor said it’s the worst knee i’ve seen in years, really demotivated me and all i want to do it to get back playing rugby and i don’t know if i will ever.

[fayeglas]

i tore my acl and had my operation already and i would just like to ask where i could get that kind of leg brace? looks good!

[mikelboudica]

take it slow, 9 months is a good time. Rush it and they pay for it later in life. 2 ACL surgeries one at 19, at tried to rush it, learned my lesson the second time, if you rushed it doesn't heal as strong as it could be.. Sure if you are in a million contract you have the incentives to come back, if you play in high school for free, think about it better.

[christopherblake]

Here to do some research on how fast we can get Boogie back on the floor 👨🏾‍⚕️😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[ejancajas]

I tore my ACL about mag 3 years na because of basketball varsity player kasi. Until now wala pading operation ayaw mag help ng school at yong coach parang wala na, my whole dream nagunaw with this legs that don't work anymore. Masakit pa dun, pagka graduate ko ng shs wala pang athletic awardee. Matapos ako mapakinabangan basta basta nalang iniwan sa ere. Kaya masasabi ko kung may pera ka makakaya mo lagpasan yang kahit anong injury e pano naman yung mga katulad kong wala. Labas ko lang saloobin ko dito, I change tracks in life and almost got lost. Sana ma tulungan ma kamit ko yung para sa aking hustisya. Salamat 😔

[Vikramsingh-khji]

Kindly suggest me some exercise after acl surgery and knee brace quality to be used after 30 days

[Sensaikev]

So if u tear your ACL u can’t walk ? Cause I just hurt my knee playing ball I walked home like I had a ankle injury over night my knee was swollen now I’m in pain and walk slow with a limp it’s been like 4 days

[stephenanibie]

do you lose speed after this happens??

[saifulnidzamnidzam]

It's been over two month for me after post acl operation . still can't bend my knee full yet

[rajudhakal]

Just had the Acl surgery with meniscus and cyst. Need to know what to expect in 2/3 month and what braces brad you have on? Please share thank you

[jaseemkappothummal]

Can we cure acl tear without surgery..?

[rohitmishra]

Sir mera ligament surgery 20 june ko hua h aur ab mai chalne lga hu to kb tk mai ground join kr skta hu sir plss reply me.

[jessegonzalez]

I have 2 weeks till they call an we schedule my surgery

[BillyTheBassAssassin]

My acl surgery completely ended my hockey career :(

[PhilToran]

This video really provides zero specifics or tips or exercises for ACL recovery.