Overview
If you are reading this you are either researching the best ways to rehab, currently rehabbing or just plain curious.
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction of the knee joint is one of the most common surgeries and the recovery time can be up to a year. That is a long time for anybody and even after the instructed rehab has finished for many the pain can still be a problem as surgery doesn’t always mean a pain free life.
This is where the Classic Hot Yoga Sequence (26&2) comes in as an aid for your ACL reconstruction rehab.
Combining your prescribed physio and the Classic Hot Yoga Sequence (26&2) you increase the possibility of being back in action quickly & efficiently, and you will be able to maintain the health of your knee.
This is a practice to aid your normal physiotherapy rehab, or to practice after you have fully rehabbed but please be sure to check with your physiotherapist and doctor before starting.
Yoga & Rehab
The following factors explain why yoga helps those going through rehab and even post rehab.
The heat allows the joint to relax giving it the stretch it needs.
The emphasis on locking the knee helps to realign the knee and creates a strong muscular structure around the joint.
The calm and relaxing environment that your mind goes into during practice will allow you to work with the tightness of the knee; giving it the safe stretch it needs.
Yoga pumps fresh oxygenated blood around the body to the knees where they are needed the most and this really helps the healing process.
The repetition in the sequence balances out the body and builds muscles correctly, giving strength equally throughout the body.
Advice & Class
During the practice please do not miss out: Fixed Firm - Supta Vajrasana, this is the knee healer, and even though it is highly likely you will not be able to do the full expression at the beginning, you must start this.
This is the knee (& ankle) opener; regardless you have had surgery or not! With dedicated practice, patience & correct alignment, in time I am super confident you will be able to get into the posture!
Before you start class, ensure to let the teacher know that you are recovering from an injury and/or surgery. It is also important to ensure you listen to your body at every moment and do not strain yourself - no sharp pain!
Questions & Contact information
I am writing & speaking from experience. I have had two ACL reconstructions and using Hot Yoga to rehab both, I can say I have been very lucky to have this practice - the picture above shows the beauty of the practice and what it can do for the injured. You can learn more about my story here too.
If you have any further questions about ACL rehab please contact me via the contact form here and I will be more than happy to guide you through and give you some tips to get you back to what you love doing most.
Have a wonderful day, and please do not hesitate to get in contact!
Peace & Love.