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🦵 8 Weeks Into My Second ACL Rehab: Why My Knee Is Acting Up (Again 😅)
So here I am… 👉 8 weeks post-op 👉 Second ACL reconstruction 👉 Slightly wiser… but still getting humbled by my knee. You’d think I’d be a pro at this by now, right? Well… not quite. Because just as I started feeling like: “This recovery is going smoother than last time…” ⚡ Boom. Pain on the outside of my knee shows up like an uninvited guest. Of course it does. 🤦♂️ Déjà Vu… But With Better Awareness The strange thing about going through this twice is: 🧠 You understand
Michael Calderaro-Tracey
5 days ago3 min read


Cleared Isn’t the Same as Confident
🦵 ACL Rehab to HYROX — Week 5: The Gap No One Warns You About There’s a moment in rehab that catches a lot of people out. It’s not when you first walk again. It’s not your first gym session back. And it’s definitely not the day someone says: “You’re cleared.” Because being cleared feels like an ending —but in reality, it’s the start of a much quieter problem. Confidence hasn’t caught up yet. Trust hasn’t been rebuilt. And readiness? That’s still under construction. This
Michael Calderaro-Tracey
May 113 min read


4 Weeks Post ACL Surgery: My Journey of Progress and Challenges
Four weeks ago, I underwent ACL reconstructive surgery. Since then, my recovery has been a mix of small victories and unexpected hurdles. I’m no longer on crutches, which feels like a huge step forward, but my leg still tires easily and swelling remains a constant companion. As I push myself to become more active, I’ve learned that rest is still essential. I want to share my progress and the challenges I’ve faced this past week to offer insight and encouragement to anyone on
Michael Calderaro-Tracey
May 23 min read
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