4 days left until the surgery now. I managed to twist the knee, and consequently dislocate it a couple of days ago in the leg extension machine (don't even ask how -it happens all the time!). I've been through that before on a number of occasions but it usually goes back in place after a few bends/stretches, only taking ten seconds or so. This time was different. For what felt like an eternity, it stayed dislocated despite my extending and bending to try and replace it - for what I can only guess was about 2 minutes! If you've ever experienced this you know it's not really painful at all, just hugely uncomfortable and scary to be honest. Also knowing that it tears on your meniscus, which is already damaged. It feels as though the leg is going to snap off and bend in a completely wrong angle. Break almost.
It has been sore since, and I haven't been able to do more than light cycling. About to head to the gym now and see what I can do: either strength (staying away from leg extension!) or balance work. I'll put up some of my exercises tonight.
Any fellow ACLers out there?
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