Make sure the brace is worn around the kneecap and that it is secured tightly. [title] Keep your knee elevated to avoid swelling.
[header] How to rehab your knee after acl surgery [title] Use a knee brace to stabilize your knee following surgery. [step] In the hours following surgery, a knee brace will be place around your knee to support and stabilize it. This knee brace should be worn over the next 4 to 6 weeks, while your knee is at rest (i.e. it shouldn't be worn while you are performing rehabilitation exercises).