I tore my acl for the second time, should I keep playing?

[idkwhattosay999]

Im 16 and a huge soccer player, having colleges check me out for possible recruitment. I tore my right acl 2 years ago, and just recently had to get surgery again for an infection in my graft channel. The first game back, i tear my left acl. I've been thinking maybe I shouldn't play anymore, Im tired of getting hurt and having surgeries and going through rehab. Although if i keep playing, Ill have a higher chance of going somewhere nice for college (Im not rich and need a scholarship). So with that little background info, should I keep playing, or hang up the cleats?

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Quit Playing, or maybe less intense

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[ZXninja636]

This seems like a tough decision. I always say "What is your wealth without your health?"

How that saying applies is you have potential of going to a greater college if you keep playing, and have a good income but at the same time you're putting your health at risk just by playing to get that scholarship, and ACL is a big deal. There will come a point of no return and that is when life really begins to suck but not forever.

Take your time and really think about this.

Good luck!:)

[stubbsy]

Your not giving yourself enough time to be playing competitively, your body has gone through a major trauma, and you really need to give yourself time to recover with light weights etc, because jumping back into it will nearly always result in reoccurrence, and eventually, never being able to play again, x

[hswhis]

I'd be careful. Torn ACLs are associated with developing knee arthritis later on in life. You may enjoy sports now but do you want to have a good quality of life later?

I understand your need for scholarships, but think about the long-term too.

[ImSoSozzled]

I would talk to your doctor about what the chances are of you tearing them again. If it's one of those injuries where you have a high chance of repeating it, I'd probably chill out for a while.

[Sexualchrist]

Keep playing! there is an old saying: "Football is not a matter of life or death, it's much more important than that"
- Either some famous soccer coach or a player, I don't know. Look it up.

[apropos]

You're really young to be tearing things.

I'd quit if I were you.