What is the timeline for return to activities after ACL reconstruction?
Following ACL reconstruction, you will have to use crutches from one to three weeks. Early in rehabilitation, emphasis is placed on control of swelling, flexibility of the joint, and return of strength. As range of motion improves, an increased emphasis is placed on recovering strength. Swimming and cycling are excellent methods of strengthening the muscles around the knee. Muscle strengthening is critical not only to recover muscle mass lost due to surgery, but also to improve stability of the joint as increased muscle strength reduces stress on the joint ligaments. Normal (not high-demand) activities (e.g. running) can be resumed after two to four months. Most athletes can expect to return about six to seven months after surgical reconstruction. Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery in Mexico is one of the cheapest and safest ways for you to get back your active lifestyle again. Go for it.
