Brace Social – A community for ACLR athletes
Brace Social is a community for athletes who are going through their ACL journey. I was featured to write an expert insight as a physiotherapist on their website.
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Post-Op ACLR – My experience hitting the 12 month milestone
I share how it feels being 18 months post-op ACLR and meniscectomy. I'm back at outdoor soccer recreationally, and share some rehab insights.
Are you waiting for your first surgery? Here are 3 tips for post-op planning.
About to have a surgery? I chat with my sister, Rachel Friesen, on getting back into exercise after her double jaw surgery and relate that to my own experiences with ankle and knee surgeries.
Get your power back post-op ACLR
An introduction to power based exercises for knee rehab and tips on how to modify your current exercises into explosive exercises.
Getting knee extension back after your ACLR
Here are some tips from a physiotherapist on getting knee extension back after ACLR surgery and busting some myths from the past: Are knee extensions safe after ACLR surgery? YES.
Post-op ACLR – My experience from month 9 to 12
I was able to return to sport post-op ACLR and meniscectomy including snowboarding, indoor soccer and outdoor training.
Post-Op ACLR – My experience from month 3 to 9
Be prepared to put in the work for ACLR rehab from months 3-9. I outline what I was able to do and some tips for your rehab.
Post-Op ACLR – The initial couple weeks of recovery after my surgery
I share my experience of the first few weeks after ACLR surgery with a bone-patellar-bone autograft and meniscectomy.
The Decision to get ACLR Surgery
Taking the surgical route for my ACL tear was a multi-factorial decision. I had reconstruction surgery with a bone-patellar-bone autograft.
Tearing My ACL as a Competitive Soccer Player
I tore my ACL playing soccer in August 2021. These are the initial steps I took after my ACL tear.