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Preparing for Your ACL Surgery New York, NY

Preparing for Your ACL Surgery

Runner with Pain in Leg

Anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, knee injuries are painful and debilitating, and can be an unfortunate outcome of playing some of your favorite summer sports. They occur when the ACL ligament in the knee is over-stretched and tears, causing swelling and an inability to walk or continue your normal activities.

Surgery is often required for severe ACL tears, and whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, this can be scary to consider. How long will it take me to recover? Will I be able to return to the field, track or court again?

While we specialize in helping patients rehabilitate after their knee surgery, our experts at Manhattan Sports Therapy also recognize the following tips that can be done before your procedure to speed and ease your recovery:

  • Stop smoking. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, people who stop smoking before a musculoskeletal procedure have better outcomes, quicker recovery times, and less post-op complications.
  • Talk to your doctor about meds. If you regularly take an aspirin or blood thinner, he or she may recommend you stop taking them at least a week before surgery to prevent bleeding.
  • Eat well and get some rest. Arming your body with everything it needs to recover quickly includes eating a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet and getting quality sleep.
  • Prepare and protect your knee. For fast recovery times, consider talking to your doctor about any strengthening exercises you can do. Also make sure to ask which exercises you should avoid to prevent further injury.

In addition to the steps above, Manhattan Sports Therapy is here for you pre- and post-surgery with licensed, professional physical therapists ready to provide you with the highest quality care. Our goal is to get you back into competition quickly, and performing at your highest level. Book your appointment with us today.

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Pam L.

Having performed surgery for decades my neck And back have been damaged. I can honestly say that Rachel has kept me functioning at a high level. Nobody else was. Despite being a surgical candidate which is refused to have she managed to overcome all of my problems. The office is also immaculately clean ( I am a germaphobe). Chiro in the past was hit or miss. Sometimes it helped and sometimes it actually made things worse. This has never happened with Rachel. I always feel better. Guaranteed. She will bend over backwards to accommodate my schedule. She is a rising star.

Will A.

The entire staff is very helpful, kind, and extremely efficient. If it wasn't for Dr. Rolland Miro I strongly feel the bursitis in my shoulder would still be in major pain. If you have shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, or bursitis don't hesitate, RUN to see this man! I came to Manhattan Sports Therapy skeptical because I had already visited two other physical therapist who were not getting me better. I had pain for 9 months until visiting MST. Miro was patient with my healing process and was always transparent when telling me what stages I was in my recovery. Now I am fully recovered back to pumping iron and putting on a backpack without pain. Thank you to everyone in that office for making my experience great from start to finish.

Natalie V.

I was having severe inner hip and lower back pain for months. Every step I took was painful. I couldn't run, bike, swim or even attempt a workout. I started seeing a PT twice a week for a month and nothing happened, in fact, my pain increased. So, I decided to try another Physician and I found Manhattan Sports Therapy and Dr. Rolland Miro. After my first appointment, I knew I made the right choice. I started seeing Dr. Rolland twice a week. After my first week, I could already feel a HUGE difference. After week three, the pain in my hip was completely gone. It's now been two months and as I continue my treatment, I'm feeling better and better. I ran five miles for the first time in over a year last week! I highly highly recommend Dr. Rolland. He's the best at what he does and he's very knowledgable when it comes to health and fitness all around.

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