Simisoccerfan
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Been 10 months now. Only issues she has it can get stiff after sitting for a long time and occasional tendonitis.
My dd chose to not return to soccer. It’s been almost 8 months of recovery. She will focus on track/XC now. I will miss watching her play against and with some of the best. We look forward to watching all of her soccer teammates who will be playing in college.
its been more than three seasons since my dd got cleared to play after acl surgery and I am still very nervous watching her playIt sure seems like an epidemic. My dd just got cleared for full contact and will be returning to the pitch. She has rehab-ed with such a vengeance and we are proud of how hard she has worked from her re-injury. I hope my heart can take it
My DD sees the doc tomorrow. it will be almost 10 months. I'm assuming she'll get cleared to return to training (fingers crossed). She, like others here, has worked very hard to get back. I'm sure I will have a hard time watching once she gets back into games. The fact that you still get nervous after 3 years doesn't make me feel good
. Plus she'll be playing at the next level in 1.5 years which brings a whole other level of intensity/physicality.... and so we pray.
CopaMundial
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We have so many friends that tore ACL and never returned. Others did and are doing well. My DD faced back injury, 4 times, and returned. Some are still hurting from their back injuries. It's not easy to go through injury, but for those that return and those that don't, just know that you are stronger for facing that adversity. I believe it 100%. I do NOT wish injury on anyone, but I do think that diamonds are made from pressure and sometimes kids find love in something they never thought possible until they are forced to rest, take a step back and re-evaluate. Without being forced to take that chance, they might not ever know. Life has a way of working itself out. Best wishes to all these great athletes. If it's soccer, XC, LAX, bball, track, etc....just remember where it all started and keep your head up!!
Best post I’ve read on this forum in a long time.
Simisoccerfan
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Very happy for you and your dd. Just remember not to get too freaked out when her knee hurts. After my dd got back training it hurt for a few days after she did something new. Then when she felt she was 100% and finally played it hurt like hell again for a few days. No one tells you but it really is just part of the process. Just have her back off for a few days and continue to get treatment as needed, Since she is not in college yet don't throw away the number for her PT.
Apprecaite that very much. Definitely will keep that in mind as we've already experienced some of that. Everytime she has done something new, in terms of movement, she says her knee feels a little funny and sometimes there's a bit of pain but not too much. She starts training today so we'll say some prayers and make sure she does her proper prevention exercises prior to training. Again, thank you for all the advice you've given from start. I'm sure I'll need to lean on you again
Great advice. When my DD first came back, she did a light session of taking shots on goal and the next day complained of pain and some swelling. Turned out, she just over did it a bit. There will be aches and pains and there is nothing wrong with a visit or two back to PT. Best of luck!!!Apprecaite that very much. Definitely will keep that in mind as we've already experienced some of that. Everytime she has done something new, in terms of movement, she says her knee feels a little funny and sometimes there's a bit of pain but not too much. She starts training today so we'll say some prayers and make sure she does her proper prevention exercises prior to training. Again, thank you for all the advice you've given from start. I'm sure I'll need to lean on you again
Just A Dad
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Last Friday my daughter tore her ACL in a high school game. This is her third ACL and first on the right knee. she is a junior and was non contact. I do believe fatigue was part of it along with genetics and i have heard a certain time of the month can play a factor and the last 3 ACLs between my 2 daughters happened in that time. My daughter plays on a really bad high school team and she is the only club player. She plays center back and is the leading scorer and is making full field runs the whole game. she is scheduled for surgery Feb 6 and her older sister meets with the same surgeon Feb 5 to get cleared to go back to soccer after her ACL (7 months). My youngest was out 2 years with back to back ACLs and has been back playing a year and half before doing it again. She is absolutely heart broken as am I. first ACL we did hamstring because growth plates not closed and patella tendon for the second and third. her sister tore her ACL 1 time and we did patella tendon. Sorry for the rambling and jumping around.
I'm so sorry. We on this thread certainly know the feeling. That is a long string of bad luck... I wish a successful surgery and speedy recovery cycle for your DD. Hope she returns to soccer if that's what she wants. All the best to her!
Simisoccerfan
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I can fully understand the hole you have in your stomach and heart over this. 2019 was a very difficult year for me. In some ways it was harder for me than for my dd who is the one that actually went through this. I think the worrying over your kids is the worst part. The good news is that she is young and I am sure after going through two previous ACL's she is resilient and with your guidance she will make it through it and become even a stronger person for it.
oh canada
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Ugh. Ramble all you want as we can only hope that doing so provides a tiny amount of therapeutic help. The details you've provided are very interesting, especially the fact that the last 3 were during their periods. I know the USWNT is now tracking when players have their periods and are experimenting with lighter workout loads during that time. Can I ask for the benefit of all readers if your girls spent any significant time doing leg strength training or other? And when you say "fatigue" do you mean that it was a rough game or that she was tired from not getting enough sleep due to early school mornings, etc.
Again, very sorry to learn of this for you and your daughter. It's really an epidemic.
oh canada
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and one more big picture thought--I am often on college campuses for work and last week I saw a sign practically begging for girls to tryout for a well known college rowing/crew team. your girls sound like they love soccer so they probably wouldn't want to hear this now, but I know several former soccer players who built up big cardio "engines" from the game who transitioned and earned $$ scholarships (more than they would have in soccer) to row/crew for esteemed universities. you're in our thoughts.
Just A Dad
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Both my girls work with a strength coach who specializes in body movement. My youngest who just tore her ACL has only gone a few times since high school started (they both go 2-3 times a week normally) because she is just so beat up after every game she uses the off days to recover. when i say her high school team is bad im talking really bad. if she does not carry the ball up from the back line it never makes it past the half way mark. Every time she would take the ball up they would just foul her (what every team does to her) but the injury happened with no contact. she was running up to the player with the ball planted and went down. for Christmas i got her a sports track and the one game she used it she did just over 4.5 miles in 75 min and that was an easier game for her because she didnt have to play the full game and it was raining. not sure if thats alot, average, or below average for a female player. I should also add her high school coach is the type who thinks practice is just running. if I could do it over again i would have stuck with the strength coach and a soccer trainer like we did last year instead of high school soccer
Ugh...prayers and hugs for your family. Truly sorry . I can’t imagine how tough this would be to repeat. I am always worried about it. Thank you for being open to sharing your experience. It’s a devastating injury that leaves it’s mark even after recovery. It leaves parents grasping for information, advice, insights, and forever reflecting and worrying. Prayers for a quick and full recovery.
Just A Dad
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Thank You all for all the kind words. As weird as it sounds one of the hardest parts for me is after the surgery when they're coming off of anesthesia. Their sister finds it funny but it makes me sick to my stomach till i see in their eyes and they are back to normal. Simisoccerfan is correct on how hard it is as a parent watching your kids go threw this and even harder watching them play games again.
I am so sorry to hear about your dd. It is so hard as a parent because we just want what’s best for our kids. We can’t foresee the future, but I wish we could. My dd and I still revisit decisions made before she tore her ACL...like maybe she shouldn’t have done this or that. But in reality you just never know. I have been thru 3 surgeries with my kids. 2 for my son and 1 for my dd. My dd played 90 minutes every DA game and probably ran 4+ miles a game. She was constantly fouled as a forward. My son did not play full games and ran a less amount, but was hit hard both times he was injured. It’s just so difficult no matter what the reason was for them getting hurt. I don’t know if anyone will ever be able to completely prevent these injuries. I have heard of a few families that have more than one child with ACL injuries or one child with multiple ACL tears.
My dd had her quad used for her ligament (8 months ago) and my son had cadaver for both of his knees (1 and 2 1/2 years ago). I am starting to think there are families who have children with more than one ACL tear, so can there be a genetic reason? However, all of my kids’ injuries were contact. So, who knows. Now I am rambling...
I definitely feel your pain and I am so very sorry this happened to your dd.
Simisoccerfan
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I firmly believe that none contact ACL injuries involve a degree of genetics. I know of too many girls that have either had multiple non contact ACL injuries or multiple siblings that have had them. It's been close to one year from her injury and though she is back playing and killing it, I still worry about her every single day.
So true, We as parents are part of an unfortunate but tight knit crew. Collectively, what we all have been through can only make us as strong as our DD's. Just last week as a tune up for our trip to TX, our club had some scrimmages. In our game alone, we had one confirmed non contact ACL and another poor girl (03) has probable knee issues (contact). We were able to provide some guidance and thoughts to our teammate and I was also able to pass along the treasure trove of info I have gathered from this site/thread. Thanks to all that can share their unfortunate experiences.