Swelling and quadriceps muscle weakness are not uncommon after ACL reconstruction, and can even persist for several months.

Athletes want to get back to running and eventually their sport as fast as they can. But sometimes using time-based criteria is not optimal.

In this episode, we answer a question about whether an athlete should start running 5 months after an ACL reconstruction, even though they have persistent swelling and very low quad strength compared to the other limb.

To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-manage-persistent-swelling-after-acl-reconstruction/

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