Pre-Procedure: ACL ReconstructionAs you get ready to have ACL reconstruction you may be feeling a bit nervous. That'sunderstandable. After all, you don't have surgery every day.Still, stay focused on the positive. Soon you'll be able to get back to the activities you enjoy doingmost. Knowing what to expect with surgery can also help you feel less anxious and better prepared.Here are the facts behind some common concerns about ACL reconstruction.How will I feel after surgery? You'll likely have some pain afterward. Everyone is different and yourcare team can't predict the exact level of discomfort you may have.But now for the good news. Any pain will get better over time and your care team is well-equipped tohelp you manage it. Pain control options have come a long way over the years. Talk with yourhealthcare provider beforehand about the best ways to ease your pain.How long will recovery take? No doubt about it. Your body will need time to heal. How long dependson many things including your overall health and fitness before surgery.Your care team will put together a personal rehab plan to help you recover in the months after yourprocedure.If you're an athlete returning to your sport may take a while as you gradually heal and get stronger. Tohelp speed things up stick with your rehab plan especially the physical therapy.What about reinjury? Yes there's a chance you can reinjure your knee after surgery. More so if you'rean athlete or otherwise active person. You can do a lot though to lower that risk. Physical therapy iskey.Keep in mind too that recovery takes time. So adjust your goals if needed. And if you're feeling downor scared about reinjury tell your healthcare provider or physical therapist.They're here to help. They wanna make sure you're ready both physically and mentally when you getback to the activities you enjoy.Still have questions or concerns? Your care team is here to help. Get in touch.
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Pre-Procedure: ACL ReconstructionAs you get ready to have ACL reconstruction you may be feeling a bit nervous. That'sunderstandable. After all, you don't have surgery every day.Still, stay focused on the positive. Soon you'll be able to get back to the activities you enjoy doingmost. Knowing what to expect with surgery can also help you feel less anxious and better prepared.Here are the facts behind some common concerns about ACL reconstruction.How will I feel after surgery? You'll likely have some pain afterward. Everyone is different and yourcare team can't predict the exact level of discomfort you may have.But now for the good news. Any pain will get better over time and your care team is well-equipped tohelp you manage it. Pain control options have come a long way over the years. Talk with yourhealthcare provider beforehand about the best ways to ease your pain.How long will recovery take? No doubt about it. Your body will need time to heal. How long dependson many things including your overall health and fitness before surgery.Your care team will put together a personal rehab plan to help you recover in the months after yourprocedure.If you're an athlete returning to your sport may take a while as you gradually heal and get stronger. Tohelp speed things up stick with your rehab plan especially the physical therapy.What about reinjury? Yes there's a chance you can reinjure your knee after surgery. More so if you'rean athlete or otherwise active person. You can do a lot though to lower that risk. Physical therapy iskey.Keep in mind too that recovery takes time. So adjust your goals if needed. And if you're feeling downor scared about reinjury tell your healthcare provider or physical therapist.They're here to help. They wanna make sure you're ready both physically and mentally when you getback to the activities you enjoy.Still have questions or concerns? Your care team is here to help. Get in touch.The contents of this video/website are for information purposes only. Nothing contained in this video/website is intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, ortreatment. If you have any healthcare related concerns or questions, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers. You should neverdisregard or discount the importance of professional medical advice because of something you have read or seen on this video/website. You should never delay seekingtreatment or advice for a medical condition because of something you have read or seen on this video/website.© Krames LLCThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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