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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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HI. I'm A 34 Year Old Male In Outstanding Physical

HI. I'm a 34 year old male in outstanding physical condition. I played competitive soccer through college. In my early 20's I ran marathons, and trail ultra marathons. I am a mountain climber and guide having led expeditions in the Himlaya and Andes. The last 8 years I have dedicated my athleticism to an very consistent Hatha Yoga Practice in which I have gained strength and flexibility. Recently I ruptured my ACL and tore medial meniscus cartilage. I am 4 weeks post surgery, with my hamstring graft as replacement and the meniscus was not trimmed, but stitched up. I am strcitly following my surgeon and pt's prescriptions. Because of the medial meniscus tear, I am still on crutches, weight bearing only 50% on my operated (left) leg, and completing a number of leg lift exercises with currently 4lbs on my ankle. I have gained strength, and confidence in this practice. My flexion is at 90 degrees and my extension is pretty much perfect. However based on my research I am concerned that I may not regain full ROM in the operated leg. My goal is to completely regain full ROM. I understand the medical understanding is that 125 degrees is pretty good, but I really want to regaing all of it, so that I can fully squat, and do hell to butt exercises. Is this possible? I am reading that many patients only gain between 90 and 120.
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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