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ACL AGAIN
RECOVERY. RESILIANCE. ROUND TWO


Week 7 ACL Recovery: Back to Work (Cue the Tears)
Heading into week 7 of ACL recovery, and it’s officially time to go back to work. Cue the crying. It’s not that I hate my job—let’s be...

Cassie M.
3 days ago2 min read


Nearing Six Weeks Post-Op: Waddles, Indentations, and a New Perspective
I’m almost six weeks out from my ACL surgery, and I have to admit — I’m pretty excited at the thought that I might soon be able to ditch...

Cassie M.
Jul 152 min read
Workouts You Can Do While Recovering from ACL Surgery: A Realistic Guide
Recovering from ACL surgery can feel like you’re stuck on the sidelines. I know firsthand how frustrating it is to feel like your body is...

Cassie M.
Jul 23 min read


Week 4 Post-Op: One Step Closer (Literally)
Heading into Week 4 post-surgery , and guess what? The crutches are officially retired — maybe they’ll become Halloween decorations...

Cassie M.
Jun 302 min read


Week 3 ACL Recovery: More Than Just a Leg Rehab
We’re only halfway through Week 3, and I’ve already hit a major milestone— 106 degrees of flexion in physical therapy today! My leg...

Cassie M.
Jun 252 min read
Day 13 Post-Op: Down to One Crutch and Feeling Like a Boss
Okay… I know I’ve said it before, but this recovery is so much faster than the BEAR ACL surgery . I’m honestly still shocked. Thirteen...

Cassie M.
Jun 202 min read
BEAR ACL vs. Traditional ACL Surgery: A Real Mom’s Perspective
When I tore my ACL the first time, I chose the BEAR (Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair) surgery. It was newer, innovative, and best of all,...

Cassie M.
Jun 183 min read
Real Life Doesn't Stop—Even on Crutches
Last week, my bio kids were at their dad’s house for the first stretch of my ACL recovery. It was honestly a blessing in disguise. I got...

Cassie M.
Jun 172 min read


One Week Post Surgery- A Different Kind of Hard
It’s been one week since my second ACL surgery, and while it hasn’t been easy, it’s been different —and in some surprising ways, easier....

Cassie M.
Jun 162 min read
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