Cameron Brink tore her ACL less than one month ago and it appears as though her recovery is not only on pace but slightly ahead of schedule. She is still struttin’ without a knee brace during her pregame arrivals to Los Angeles Sparks games.
To be moving without support in any capacity is a very positive sign for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Brink is not free and clear from her brace, which continues to be an integral part of her rehabilitation process. It goes right back on as soon as she gets inside of the area. She wears it on the bench, as seen in a photo with Lindsey Vonn on Wednesday night.
However, Brink is able to take off her brace for short periods of time for a walkabout! Not even a torn ACL can get in the way of her pregame tunnel shots.
Brink underwent surgery to repair her torn ACL no later than June 25th.
Every injury is different, every person is different, every recovery is different. That is especially true when it comes to elite athletes like the 6-foot-3 22-year-old.
With that being said, Cameron Brink appears to be coming along very nicely.
According to Duke Health, the timeline for a return to sport after ACL surgery is about six months. It typically takes about four-to-six weeks to get comfortable mobility in the knee, and six-to-12 weeks for an increase in functional strength that can allow for things like stationary biking with resistance and weight-bearing exercises. The brace typically comes off after about a month– sometimes a little bit longer.
Brink’s brace is not fully off. It remains integral to healing.
But to take it off in any capacity, especially while wearing heels, is a great sign at this point of time. She tore her ACL less than 30 days ago and is already moving extremely well!