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    The Psychology of Returning to Play Post-ACL Injury

    December 20, 2017

    After a serious injury like a torn ACL, there's more to recovery than just physical therapy. Learn how to overcome your fears to get back in the game. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: acl injury

    Learn About ACL injury
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    ACL Surgery Recovery: What to Expect Before and After Reconstruction

    April 16, 2015

    ACL surgery recovery takes at least 6 months in most cases to get back to your active lifestyle. Surgery and rehabilitation are key. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl injury, acl reconstruction, acl reconstruction surgery, acl recovery, acl surgery, medical mondays, physical therapy

    ACL Surgery Recovery
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    Infographic: Common Sports Injuries

    April 15, 2015

    Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention for the most common sports injuries in our informative infographic. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: acl injury, ankle sprain, colles fracture, groin pull, hamstring sprain, infographics, medial tibial stress syndrome, medical mondays, patellofemoral syndrome, shin splints, sports injuries, tennis elbow

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    Build Strength and Stability to Prevent Knee Injuries

    April 14, 2015

    ACL injuries can be not only painful, but limit performance in sports in the future. Keeping your knee strong is key to preventing devastating injury. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl exercises, acl injury, acl tear, knee, knee injury, ligament, medical mondays, torn acl, torn ligament

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    What Is ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

    April 5, 2015

    ACL reconstruction surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses grafts to reconstruct the torn ligament. Learn what to expect from procedure. Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl injury, acl reconstruction, acl surgery, acl tear, blood clots, knee injury, medical monday, medical mondays, surgery

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    ACL Tear Symptoms and Treatment Options

    April 3, 2015

    You should seek treatment quickly if you have an ACL tear to have the best possible recovery. Know the signs and your treatment options for your ACL injury Learn More

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: ACL, acl exercises, acl injury, acl injury symptoms, acl recovery, acl rehabilitation, acl repair, acl surgery, acl tear, acl tear symptoms, injury, medical mondays, physical therapy

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