When I tore my ACL, my Dr asked me a few
questions about my lifestyle. When I told him I was an endurance rider and
skiier, he told me if I wanted to continue to do those things, I needed surgery.
I took his advice and have never reqretted it. I can ride 50 miles with moderate
pain on the downhills toward the end of the ride. I cannot imagine doing
endurance without having surg. Training rides do not bother my knee, nor does
skiing. I take 600mg of Ibuprophen at the lunch stop or sooner if I start
feeling any swelling. Otherwise I do not take it any other time.
I would recommend it..and do your phys.
therapy!! Swim as soon as you can kick..ride a stationary bike as soon as you
can..
Good luck,
Ranelle
What we truly and earnestly aspire to be, that in
some sense we are. The mere aspiration, by changing the frame of mind, for the
moment realizes itself.
Anna Jameson
-----Original Message----- From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of InlineMom3@xxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2005
7:48 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Blown
ACL
Has anyone out there tore their ACL? My Dr is trying to tell me I
don't need surgery. I'm just worried I won't be able to ride or work my
horses with any stability. Any input would be helpful. You can
mail me privetly. Thanks in advance
