Andre McCalla (@drescrapbook)

I searched all over for advice on my meniscus surgery. The preparation, the procedure, the physio and how to actually get through it. So hopefully this post finds the right people and everyone who has been through it can share their experiences! #meniscussurgery #meniscusrepair #rehabjourney…

Day 15 feeling the strongest I have felt so far! And slowly reducing pain relief medication which is a massive W as well. Today’s session started with some stretches because for most the day I’m sat with my leg elevated and iced. Banded Ankle Pumps 2x30 Banded Extension 3x30 secs Knee slides…

Today was a lot better than yesterday, definitely got my medication schedule down and finally got a full night sleep. Wanted to make sure I was completely off my feet unless I was doing the physio movements which definitely helped. For documentation purposes only — not professional advice…

Unlocked Weight Nordics again! Now the focus is back on quads getting stronger again! Need better activation going into the new year! #meniscussurgery #meniscus #meniscus #activerecovery

6 Month Post Operation and a lifetime worth of lessons learnt! Body starting to finally to feel like mine again. Knee pain hints here and there but always a result of a poor training week. Consistency and Resilience are two of the major lessons from this process . Another 6 months and I want to…

3 mins running 2 mins walking! Warmed up with a series of movements mainly isometrics to prep my body for that run. Felt great! #meniscussurgery #meniscus #kneepain #meniscusrepair #running

Congratulations my brother! LEGS MUST YIELD! #marathonrunner #richmondmarathon #supportfriends

DO YOUR REHAB! #meniscus #meniscussurgery #meniscustearrecovery #kneepain #meniscusrepair

#meniscus #meniscussurgery

STOP OVERTHINKING IT! Today was my 2nd run back, 4 mins walking followed by 1 minute running - 4 sets. The first set I felt some discomfort and that was purely because I was thinking about every step I took, trying to micromanage my technique. Instead of tapping into muscle memory, relaxing and…

DO YOUR REHAB! Everytime you don’t feel like going to the gym or doing your exercises at home or finding the movements challenging remember the results are only a few weeks away. #meniscustearrecovery #meniscusrepair #meniscussurgery #meniscus #kneepain

Physio has set me 4 mins walking 1 mins running for 4 sets to gradually progress week to week. Running every other day. #meniscustearrecovery #meniscusrepair #meniscussurgery #meniscus #activerecovery

BIG WEEK ON THE REBUILD! #meniscustearrecovery #meniscusrepair #meniscussurgery #meniscus #kneepain

Week 18 team feeling stronger than ever! #pushday #meniscustearrecovery #meniscusrepair #meniscus #meniscussurgery

Today marks week 18 post meniscus repair surgery. Today was about my power peak testing and I was over the moon with my results. I’m finally at 92% power symmetry which means my operated leg is producing 92% of the power that my right leg can produce. So I’m finally cleared to start running and…

Had to link up with @SB for a pull day! #pullday #calisthenics #gymtips

Week 16 Post Meniscus Op #meniscus #meniscussurgery #meniscustearrecovery #meniscusrepair #kneepain

Advice for meniscus / acl recovery! #meniscus #meniscussurgery #meniscustearrecovery #meniscusrepair #kneepain

I did these new exercises and maximal testing on the bike and my with my legs rattling and the mental block trying to defeat me this is what was going through my mind 😭 #meniscus #meniscussurgery #kneepain #meniscustearrecovery #meniscustearrecovery

Week 13 post meniscus surgery. Today was Max testing training as well as an addition to the exercises the physio is given me as well as some more drills stability and ways to strengthen my glutes and quads. My physio wanted to see how my body could handle a drop as well as an unstable surface like…

Outdoor gym & 30 degrees Manchester >>> Training calistenics has been a massive win since the op! It allowed me to train at a very similar intensity without risk of furthering my injury. #meniscus #meniscussurgery #calisthenics #activerecovery #meniscusrepair

Although the reps are basic, the rehab is allowing me to do the thing I love again slowly but surely! The goal isn’t to rush back but to gradually intergrate myself back to sport. Getting reps is always the best thing for clearing my head and this court in the evenings is perfect!

Atm knowing when to rest is what is helping me get back but also the most challenging aspect for me. Knowing when your body needs to recover and when I can push harder in training. The last few weeks I’ve made really good progress within my lifts but I think the major success has been in my slower…

Some progress updates for you! #meniscussurgery #meniscus #meniscusrepair #meniscustearrecovery #rehab

BTS with @REPRIMO UK @Ty Sackey #strengthsession #outdoorgym #calisthenics

Send this to that person who loves to skip gym! #strengthsession #outdoorgym #calisthenics #pullups

Really enjoying lifting atm, even the days I’m tired and burnt out the sessions are feeling so rewarding. This doesn’t always last long and we all go through different stages in training. But right now I’m enjoying showing up for myself and getting it down. #strengthsession

Definitely don’t recommend this but 9 1/2 weeks since surgery and feeling stable enough to get some light reps in. Threw the brace back on and went for it. My physio wouldn’t be happy but it’s definitely what I needed. #meniscussurgery #meniscusrepair #meniscustearrecovery #rehab #meniscus

Here’s to another 10 weeks! #meniscussurgery #meniscusrepair #meniscustearrecovery #rehab #rehab

Shaking is veryyyy normal during the rehab! It’s just an indicator of a few things, one being weakness in the surrounding muscles, it’s also a sign your body is learning a new movement. After not walking for weeks and losing most of my strength, my body is just relearning. As long as I don’t feel…