Rehab
Getting back under the bar after knee surgery
A phased approach to returning to heavy lifting after ACL or meniscus repair, and the milestones that matter more than the calendar.
By Dr. Joseph Sperlak, PT, DPT, CSCSPublished Updated
After knee surgery, the question I hear most is "when can I squat again?" The honest answer is that it depends on milestones, not dates.
Milestones over timelines
Full range of motion, no swelling after training, and strength that is close to the other leg are better signals than weeks since surgery.
- ACL
- knee surgery
- strength
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