Folks,

Very interesting and valuable read.

While it seems like recovery depends on the individual and their specific circumstances, I'm wondering what guidelines most of you were given in terms of recovery and timing for the following:

1. Rest -- I would imagine your doctor's ordered you to do absolutely nothing for some period of time. Couple weeks?

2. Stretching / Manual Therapy -- At what point did you start doing range of motion movements? Have somebody execute manual therapy?

3. Strengthening -- At what point was it "safe" to start doing strengthening work to start rehabing the injury? After a month? Six weeks? Two months?

4. Back To Activities As Normal -- This would mean, whatever you were doing prior to the condition (i.e. riding your bike, playing tennis, etc.) you can now do safely. Three months post op? Six months?

Trying to get a general gauge in the case I have to have surgery myself. I need to fit this into my life so it has the least impact on my personal and professional situations.

Thanks in advance.

KY