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Suggest Exercises Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery

I had undergone a Acl reconstruction surgery a year back.Still my knee does not feel completely normal.And my Dr has advised to to not do such exercises which create excessive pressure on it.I have gained a lot of weight.Can u please suggest which exercises can I do to loose weight without creating a lot f pressure on my knee.I have controlled my diet and am doing some weight.But it does not seem to be helping much.
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
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Hi

Thanks for your query.
You have mentioned that you underwent ACL Reconstruction surgery one year ago.
So by now you should be near normal in your knee strength and range of movements.
My advise to you will be :

- Intensive strengthening of your Quadriceps and Hamstring muscles
- Daily brisk walks for 3-4 km to reduce weight
- High Impact activities should be avoided so that it does not put any excessive pressure on the reconstructed ligament

Also get your operated knee examined by your treating Orthopaedic surgeon to check for intactness of the operated ligament,

Kindly get back to me should you need any further information

Thanks & Regards
Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena
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Suggest Exercises Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Hi Thanks for your query. You have mentioned that you underwent ACL Reconstruction surgery one year ago. So by now you should be near normal in your knee strength and range of movements. My advise to you will be : - Intensive strengthening of your Quadriceps and Hamstring muscles - Daily brisk walks for 3-4 km to reduce weight - High Impact activities should be avoided so that it does not put any excessive pressure on the reconstructed ligament Also get your operated knee examined by your treating Orthopaedic surgeon to check for intactness of the operated ligament, Kindly get back to me should you need any further information Thanks & Regards Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena