- Mar 22, 2018
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I am a 20 year old Athlete and I am just into my fourth season of cheer. I am currently on an International Open Coed Level 3 Team. In early August I was throwing front punches, on one attempt I heard a crack on take off was committed and landed the skill. I landed on my feet I'm not aware if my knee gave way or I just fell onto the floor in pain.
Couldn't move for a good half hour, then iced it and went to Minor Injuries. Was diagnosed with a MCL tear and was put on crutches. Went to Physio was told MCL was fine and it was a LCL and ACL tear and referred to Orthopaedic Surgeon. Found out its an LCL, ACL and Meniscus tear and will need surgery. I am planning on finishing the season (in July) with a knee brace on (no tumbling) and then having surgery.
The reason I am finishing the season is because I fear this injury has ended my cheer career.
I just want some advice really on the chances of me returning to the sport? has it been done? recovery times post surgery? especially with my age and any stories of 'coping' with the injury while finishing the season.
Please, Please, Please do not blast me for finishing the season. I am AN ADULT and I have made a decision for my own welfare. The reason I want advice is because while my surgeon has given me a good indication, Cheerleading isn't a massive sport in the UK and so his opinion was not really tailored to the sport of Cheer and more just in general for high intensity sports.
Couldn't move for a good half hour, then iced it and went to Minor Injuries. Was diagnosed with a MCL tear and was put on crutches. Went to Physio was told MCL was fine and it was a LCL and ACL tear and referred to Orthopaedic Surgeon. Found out its an LCL, ACL and Meniscus tear and will need surgery. I am planning on finishing the season (in July) with a knee brace on (no tumbling) and then having surgery.
The reason I am finishing the season is because I fear this injury has ended my cheer career.
I just want some advice really on the chances of me returning to the sport? has it been done? recovery times post surgery? especially with my age and any stories of 'coping' with the injury while finishing the season.
Please, Please, Please do not blast me for finishing the season. I am AN ADULT and I have made a decision for my own welfare. The reason I want advice is because while my surgeon has given me a good indication, Cheerleading isn't a massive sport in the UK and so his opinion was not really tailored to the sport of Cheer and more just in general for high intensity sports.
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