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277 | The Sympathy Gap: When the Visible Markers of ACL Rehab Disappear
In this episode, we talk about one of the quietest and most underrated phases of ACL recovery: the window after the crutches and brace are gone, but the real work is still very much in progress. We call it the sympathy gap, and it shows up when the visible markers of your injury disappear and the people around you quietly assume the story is over. We share what this phase actually looks like, why it hits so hard, and what you can do to stay grounded when the outside world has moved on, and the inside has not. Whether you are eight weeks post-op or deep into mid-stage rehab, if you have ever…
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