Tore my ACL completely earlier this year playing lacrosse (a goalie took a fall through my knee during a game) and have surgery coming up. None of my team or friends have torn their ACL before and I'm getting mixed messages regarding rehab time from my doctor, physio, personal trainer and consultant. I wondered if anyone has torn their ACL and has any tips for the prehab / rehab?
At the moment I'm hitting the gym 3 times a week doing a 40 minute bodyweight leg session (squats, wall sits, bridges, clams etc) to try and strengthen my entire legs and glutes as apparently the glutes play a large role in ACL injuries. My friend has recommended I focus on improving my posterior chain muscles as most people tend to neglect them.
Any tips on pre/rehab from anyone who's experienced it? and tips for the rest of my life - I've been wondering whether Yoga would be a good thing to take up from now on? I've been told to expect to not play lacrosse again for 6 weeks to 3 months to 6 months to 9-12 months and have no idea which to believe. I'm hoping a serious approach to strengthening will play a significant role.
At the moment I'm hitting the gym 3 times a week doing a 40 minute bodyweight leg session (squats, wall sits, bridges, clams etc) to try and strengthen my entire legs and glutes as apparently the glutes play a large role in ACL injuries. My friend has recommended I focus on improving my posterior chain muscles as most people tend to neglect them.
Any tips on pre/rehab from anyone who's experienced it? and tips for the rest of my life - I've been wondering whether Yoga would be a good thing to take up from now on? I've been told to expect to not play lacrosse again for 6 weeks to 3 months to 6 months to 9-12 months and have no idea which to believe. I'm hoping a serious approach to strengthening will play a significant role.