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Can I skip post-6 months of ACL reconstruction surgery?

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Most possibly yes! But that cannot be confirmed only by the duration since surgery. Your muscle strength and coordination have to be assessed by an expert before he advises you further. read more

Because an acl (anterior cruciate ligament) cannot heal itself on its own, an acl is "reconstructed" by placing a graft tendon substitute (from your own or donor cadaver tendon) placed into tunnels made in the original acl position, and fixed in place with screws, buttons, or other fixation device. read more

You can add the BOSU ball with your strengthening exercises and start sport specific drills and start to be a part of your team. Months 6-7: Return to Practice Phase. During months 6-7 of your post-ACL surgery recovery, you can start practicing your sport with your team. read more

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