Blown ACL what can I do?

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04-02-2013, 10:18 PM
JoshGriest

Blown ACL what can I do?

In February I was training for a fight, and in a transition hyperextended my knee. I figured I could take a few weeks off and come back just fine. Well when I came back my leg gave out almost as soon as I started working with it. I made the mistake of waiting to go to the doctor until last week. I had an MRI and the doctor told me it was a complete tear... He is sending me to another doctor to figure out my options. I just wanna get some information on what others have done as far as rehabilitation goes... Also I am interested in hearing other people's stories good or bad.
04-02-2013, 10:21 PM
sean applegate

noooooooo, thats terrible news.

i was hoping to run into you cats again this year at the worlds :(
04-02-2013, 10:26 PM
JoshGriest

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Originally Posted by sean applegate

noooooooo, thats terrible news.

i was hoping to run into you cats again this year at the worlds :(

Yeahhh tell me about it :( hopefully when i get back in a year or so i'll be able to get out there and compete again.
04-02-2013, 10:37 PM
Brent Smith

Amputate...In all seriousness that sucks! I have no experience with any big injuries so I have no advice. Sorry to hear that though.
04-02-2013, 10:43 PM
Rachael Kaulig

A little athletic tape and you'll be fine. :)
04-02-2013, 11:30 PM
Mike Dewitt Jr

Rub some dirt on it kid. Do what they tell you Josh!
04-02-2013, 11:38 PM
Kyle Spalla

Walk it off?
04-02-2013, 11:44 PM
Blake Small

Damn bro sorry to hear, that's a serious injury.
04-03-2013, 12:04 AM
Eddie Bravo

Damn! That sucks big time! But it's part of the sport, time flies, you'll be back in no time
04-03-2013, 07:09 AM
Brandon Mccaghren

I've had 4 surgeries on my right knee. It sucks, but it's not the worst thing that can happen to you.

My advice is two-fold:

1. Take the rehab seriously. If they tell you to do 20 reps, do 25.

2. Don't come back too early. You're young and you have plenty of time to train. Don't get sidelined with another injury because you wanted to come back a month early.
04-03-2013, 07:10 AM
Kurzy

Listen to Brandon.
04-03-2013, 07:36 AM
bobby rivers

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Originally Posted by Kurzy

Listen to Brandon.

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04-03-2013, 07:41 AM
Nick Powers

I had an ACL tear of my own a long time ago, before I ever started BJJ. I'd take Brandon's advice, and do what they tell you for rehab, plus don't worry about coming back too soon. You WILL get frustrated just sitting around, but you have to understand that these injuries take time to heal. Also, make sure you tell your doctors that you train BJJ so they know exactly what you want to get back into and give you a proper time frame of rehab.

I've had some nagging knee issues recently as well, and it's always in the back of my mind mostly because they haven't been MRI'd or required surgery. Even though this is a serious injury, you're lucky that you have surgery and rehab to fall back on so you know exactly what you need to do to heal it.
04-03-2013, 08:21 AM
JoshGriest

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren

I've had 4 surgeries on my right knee. It sucks, but it's not the worst thing that can happen to you.

My advice is two-fold:

1. Take the rehab seriously. If they tell you to do 20 reps, do 25.

2. Don't come back too early. You're young and you have plenty of time to train. Don't get sidelined with another injury because you wanted to come back a month early.

I definitely will. I've only been out a couple months and i have no desire to be back yet or even soon because it hurts to do all the little movements that are so important and i don't want it affecting me.
04-03-2013, 08:33 AM
Rachael Kaulig

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Originally Posted by JoshGriest

I definitely will. I've only been out a couple months and i have no desire to be back yet or even soon because it hurts to do all the little movements that are so important and i don't want it affecting me.

You are now a card carrying member of the Fucked Up Knee Club.. WELCOME!!!

It does go quick though, Josh. And like Brandon said, take PT/rehab seriously.
04-03-2013, 08:41 AM
Josh Passini

Fuck rehab put some Tussin on that shit and you will be fine. That's what I did and I'm healed 20% after two years.
04-03-2013, 08:48 AM
Daniel Valdez

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

You are now a card carrying member of the Fucked Up Knee Club.. WELCOME!!!

It does go quick though, Josh. And like Brandon said, take PT/rehab seriously.

Its a good club. You'll be fine. Just don't turn into a pile of shit like I did when I was out and put on 35lbs.
04-03-2013, 09:12 AM
Rachael Kaulig

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Originally Posted by Josh Passini

Fuck rehab put some Tussin on that shit and you will be fine. That's what I did and I'm healed 20% after two years.

HA! I was waiting for the Tussin comment, I knew it was coming. :)

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Originally Posted by Daniel Valdez

Its a good club. You'll be fine. Just don't turn into a pile of shit like I did when I was out and put on 35lbs.

There are some cool mofos in the Spokane Chapter! Josh could use 35 pounds
04-03-2013, 09:22 AM
JoshGriest

Thanks guys! i appreciate the support! And rachael hopefully i can put that 35 pounds on in a useful manner. Have me some upper body and one leg all bulked up lol
04-03-2013, 09:24 AM
Rachael Kaulig

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Originally Posted by JoshGriest

Thanks guys! i appreciate the support! And rachael hopefully i can put that 35 pounds on in a useful manner. Have me some upper body and one leg all bulked up lol

Fuck that! Cake and Mtn Dew
04-03-2013, 09:41 AM
bobby rivers

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

Fuck that! Cake and Mtn Dew

It usually takes a good 200 quality posts for me to sway. This was worth at least 30. You're winning me over quickly.
04-03-2013, 09:54 AM
Rachael Kaulig

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby rivers

It usually takes a good 200 quality posts for me to sway. This was worth at least 30. You're winning me over quickly.

:)
04-03-2013, 10:04 AM
Kurzy

http://blog.jaspatrick.com/wp-conten...trick-blog.jpg

Jiu Jitsu coaches be like "I'll still see you at class tonight, right?"
04-03-2013, 12:00 PM
Brandon Mccaghren

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby rivers

It usually takes a good 200 quality posts for me to sway. This was worth at least 30. You're winning me over quickly.

I feel like every time Bobby posts I just say "^^^this" and then leave the thread. That havin been said...

^^^this
04-03-2013, 12:17 PM
Daniel Valdez

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Originally Posted by Rachael Kaulig

Fuck that! Cake and Mtn Dew

In my case it was Mtn Dew and gummy bears. I love me some Black Forest.
04-03-2013, 12:40 PM
Rachael Kaulig

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Originally Posted by Daniel Valdez

In my case it was Mtn Dew and gummy bears. I love me some Black Forest.

Not only do they make delicious gummies, I hear the slab of ham is good too.