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Your physician and physical therapist will advise you when specific activities and exercises are advisable. You should avoid excessive weight-bearing and walking without support in the early stages of recovery. Because the ACL is a major stabilizing ligament of the knee, sudden stopping, pivoting, and changes of direction can produce instability that increases the risk of additional injuries.