ACL Recovery: Swimming and Post-Surgery Exercise Tips

Swimming and targeted rehabilitation play a vital role in recovery after ACL surgery. Following specific pre-surgery and post-surgery exercises can improve long-term knee stability and performance.

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ACL Exercises for Pre-Surgery

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Michelle Zehr

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, controls the motion of the shin and thigh bones. ACL tears occur when the knee becomes unstable and buckles. ACL injuries are often the result of sports injuries and are frequently treated with surgery for patients who want to continue to lead an active lifestyle.

Michelle Zehr started writing professionally in 2009. She has written on health, fitness, fashion, interior design, home decorating,sports and finance for several websites. Zehr possesses a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Arts in professional writing from Chatham University and a graduate certificate in health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania.