I haven't needed to go back to see the physiotherapist, for reasons outlined below.

I think the main problem was that I wasn't pushing myself enough in terms of exercise. Since early October, I haven't been running or cycling at all. After running a few times, my knee felt so sore and achy that I stopped. Actually, this might sound strange, but cycling seemed to make my knee hurt more than running. Then the weather started getting cold and wet, and I can assure you that feeling the weather in your joints is no old wives' tale.

But my knee is doing vastly better now. Why? Yoga. After my running petered out, I re-started doing yoga twice a week. I can honestly say that doing yoga is probably the best thing someone who has had ACL reconstruction surgery can do for rehabilitation (after the doctor clears it, of course--which for me was 9 weeks after surgery). It has been essential for getting back my full range of motion.

So if you've come here because you've had the surgery and you want to get back to normal: YOGA! YOGA! YOGA! (ask your doctor though :) ) And doing it in a class is better than doing it at home with a videotape, because the teacher can help you get your positions right, and can suggest alternatives if your muscles are too weak or if your knee is too tender for certain positions.

For me, the kneeling is still a killer, but it's getting there. I think some of the problem is that I'm still a little bit skittish about kneeling.