Re: acl injury.anyone been there?

guest — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:51:32 GMT

Hey guys, i thought i'd get on here and try to give some words of encouragement. i'm 25...i played soccer all through high school and college. even after college i played in co-ed leagues and indoor leagues. while visiting some friends i played in a pick up game and tore my acl. that was 11 months ago. i just wanted to let you know that you will be back before you know it. i felt the same way as you do now...like i'd never be the same, like i'd never play again. about 6 months after surgery i started running again, around 8 months i ran a half marathon, 9 months i ran another half marathon, and 10 months in, i was playing indoor again with a brace. i'm still wearing my brace and i've been able to get back to my outdoor team. you'd be surprised how much of your touches you retain...its more of the fitness and strength that will be tough to get back. my left leg is still smaller than my right but i've heard that it takes up to 18 months to get all your muscle back.

hang in there...you'll be back before you know it... it's going to be tough and it's going to be painful...i still get sore after every game, run, and workout. it's all a part of recovery.

don't give up.

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