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Anyone ever had an ACL reconstruction Knee surgery?

I had my ACL done on the NHS back in August and I feel like I'm recovering quite nicely although it does feel quite uncomfortable (not pain) sometimes especially in the cold.

The physio classes I have been to are quite good but the actual physio herself is a bit loony and sometimes doesn't answer my questions properly and keeps forgetting how long it's been since my op.

I was just wondering who's had it done and when they got back to more intensive activities as I'd like to start playing squash and golf (twisting knee when swinging) but not sure if it's safe to yet.

I'm running on a treadmill at about 11-12kph for 2 mins on 2 mins walking intervals atm
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  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,910 Forumite
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    lcharm wrote: »
    I was just wondering who's had it done and when they got back to more intensive activities as I'd like to start playing squash and golf (twisting knee when swinging) but not sure if it's safe to yet.
    None of us can answer that question, regardless of whether we've had the same op. Because it won't have been the same op, each knee is different, and so is our recovery.

    Please take advice from your surgeon, GP or physiotherapist.

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