ACL Tear Treatment: Surgery or Rehab, and Recovery Time

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Quick answer: A torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) can be treated with structured rehab alone, or with reconstruction surgery followed by rehab. In trials of young, active adults, starting with rehab and having surgery later only if needed gave similar results at 2 and 5 years, and about half had not needed an operation by […]

Getting Back to Running After an ACL Injury

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At Hong Kong Sports Clinic, clients getting back to running after an ACL injury often ask the question, “Until when should I wait to get back to running?” Time and test results both matter. Most people start a return to running plan about 3 months after surgery, once they pass the checks below. Getting back […]

ACL Rehab Protocol: What You Need to Know By Jenghis Lui (RPT HK)

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An ACL injury can be a devastating experience for anyone. Such an injury can impact their mobility and hinder their ability to perform everyday activities. In this article, we’ll discuss what an ACL injury is, how it occurs, and most importantly, what preventative measures you can take to reduce the risk of injury.  What is […]

Knee Injury during Brazilian Jiu Jitsu(BJJ): A Guide

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 A knee pop is one of the biggest nightmares amongst Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners. But what does it mean when the knee pops? When should I be concerned?  Knee injuries are a common occurrence in BJJ due to the nature of the sport. BJJ involves a lot of twisting, turning, and quick changes of direction, which […]