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ACL injury, do I need surgery?
Knees

I’ve injured my ACL – do I need surgery?

An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear or partial tear is a common sports or work injury. In fact, you’ve probably heard of professional athletes undergoing a knee reconstruction for an ...
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Best way to treat ACL injury
Knees

What’s the best way to treat an ACL injury?

Have you injured your ACL and are now wondering if this means game over for the sports and activities you love?
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How does knee reconstruction work for an ACL injury?
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How does a knee reconstruction work for an ACL injury?

An ACL tear will not heal without surgery. While the swelling and pain will likely ease on their own, surgery will restore the function you previously enjoyed to your knee ...
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How long to recover from ACL surgery
Knees

How long does it take to recover from ACL surgery?

Many weekend and professional athletes are eager to get back in the game following an ACL or knee reconstruction. However, it’s important that you give your knee time to recover, ...
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Recovering faster from ACL surgery
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5 tips on making a faster recovery from an ACL reconstruction

There’s no quick fix approach to recovering from an ACL or knee reconstruction. Your new ACL needs time to heal so it can return stability and strength to your knee.
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avoid re-tearing ACL
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How can I avoid re-tearing my ACL after surgery?

If you’ve torn your ACL, you’re probably very aware of the surgery and the long 6-12 month rehabilitation program required to get you back into the game again.
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How to know if I've torn ACL
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How do I know if I’ve torn my ACL?

An ACL tear is a common injury, particularly for those who play competitive and demanding sports. No matter whether you are a weekend or a professional athlete, the adrenaline of ...
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Sports high risk ACL injury
Knees

What sports have a higher risk of an ACL injury?

While an ACL tear is no longer a career-ending injury, weekend and professional athletes alike still cringe at the words.
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ACL Injury prevention
Knees

How can I prevent an ACL tear?

No matter whether you are a weekend or professional athlete, you probably don’t want to find yourself out of the game due to an ACL tear.
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How do my knees work?
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How do my knees work?

The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. Yet many people don’t appreciate the significant role it has in helping us to do the ...
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