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Re: acl injury.anyone been there?

guest — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:40:12 GMT

That is definitely an unfortunate situation to be in. I first tore mine when I was 21. There was a kid is rehab with me who was 11 and had the same surgery. Within a month he was running around and playing basketball with his friends. They said because he was younger he recovered a lot faster then what an adult would, naturally. I would try and get surgery before he is too late into his teens where it would affect his development into a great soccer player. I would think the sooner the better. But listen to what ever the doctors say. Obviously they know the best thing for him. Get various opinions. I have several friends who tore their ACL around the same time as myself and what their doctor told them and what my doctor told me were extremely different stories. I used Dr. Westphal out of Lancaster, PA for my last surgery. I have nothing but great things to say about him. Anyone who ever has used him will say the same thing.

Re: Soccer Skills Gone Wild

guest — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:33:15 GMT

Obviously these moves are digitally edited.

Re: acl injury.anyone been there?

guest — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:29:34 GMT

I tore my ACL twice. The first time when I was 21 and the second was a 1 1/2 ago. The first time was just my ACL and the second time was my ACL and both miniscuses. It was the same knee both times. It took about a 12-18 months until I was playing again. Once I was fully recovered I was playing without any change in my abilities. Hang in there. You are doing the best thing you can by doing your therapy. Make sure to get enough rest as well. The body needs that in order to recover from injuries properly. I would say the main thing that would hold you back from playing at 100% again would be the mental battle. A lot of people are hesitant when coming back from ACL surgery. Stay focused, stay positive and you will be alright.