I am scheduled to have ACL surgery next week. I have been very active in kick-boxing, weight lifting, and tennis. Since my injury I have had to modify my active lifestyle. I am hoping to bounce back quickly working with physical therapy after surgery but I am wanting to purchase a bike for after surgery. I know I can’t use it until I get the go ahead from my doc, but I want to buy it now and be prepared. Is it better to use a recumbent bike or a stationary bike post ACL surgery? Any advice from personal trainers or someone who has had ACL reconstruction would be great. Also, I will be using my hamstring for the graft. Thanks!
Which bike is best post ACL reconstruction? Recumbent or Stationary?
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Dea B
March 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm
since u were active before ur injury u should be fine with the regular stationary bike… although either bike would produce the same effect….
recumbent bikes are usually used if u have back problems…
i am in PT now for my knee(to regain ROM before surgery) and there are a couple people there post op(ACL) and they have used both bikes… when i was in PT for my knee the first time i injured it i was started out on the recumbent bike but after about 2 weeks i was on the the stationary bike
hope this helps
ATsoccergirl
March 16, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Stationary bikes are preferred following ACL reconstruction. They are more functional, and put less strain on the graft.