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[jerry]

I am thinking of learning MMA & Boxing, working out at gym and playing sports for fun after LL.   

So how well can we recover from LL to do all that?  Can we run, jump, sprint as normally as before?

My own scale

90-100% -  Almost same as before
80% -  a tier below previous ability
70% - noticeable loss of athletic ability

Another question:  Does doing external vs internal methods or tibias vs femurs change anything in recovery?

[Taller]

External femurs can permanently ruin your muscles. Imagine of huge pins tearing through the flesh in your thighs. Hardly an ideal situation for maintaining athleticism.

[jerry]

I hear you.  I'm planning either internal femurs or external tibias.    Okay, so that answers my second question.  Any thoughts about the first? 

[Taller]

I believe individuals *can* recover 100+% (people have run marathons and reported being faster after LL, which makes sense biomechanically if their muscles, tendons, and nerves are fine), but none of this means that you will recover anywhere near 100%. Your recovery depends on your body, the lengthening technique you use, you doctor's skill level, your PT and exercise, and a damn lot of luck.

[Doflamingo]

Good classic question.
Without a doubt your bones will be stronger than before. I have heard that a well healed bone should be stronger than its previous state.
Muscle however can always be gained, so no problem here either even if it takes a year.
Ligaments and joints however does not heal/repair itself. And I think this is the reason why we lose our athletism.

[mediocre]

I think it depends on many things but mostly how motivated you are and how much did you LL and how old you are.

[Smallguy]

100% is possible. It depends on yourself. I was a couch potato before so my standard to exceed would be fairly low.

However, you must factor in the fact that longer limbs have a disadvantage when it comes to speed and agility. There is just more movement required. Just watch UFC. You see the heavy fighters (or taller) are always slower than the smaller light weight fighters. It's just the way it is.

Today, I saw some dudes attacking the punching bag. I felt like I could do better than that.

After my exam at the end of next month, I will post a flying side-kick.

I can jump but my sprint is pretty lousy. My running has improved from the last video... looks more cool now.

All my MMA experience comes from watching UFC, but I felt like my punch-power is already better than an average person. I can perform better kicks than an average person but not as good as a professional Tae Kwon Do expert.

[Orlando]

I'm doing a  fair bit of powerlifting, deadlifts, benching, a lot of squatting and lunges, jumping rope and running.   I also enjoy playing tennis and rugby.   Would all that be doable after LL? 

[Medium Drink Of Water]

Probably 90-100% for strength and 70-80% for agility.

I don't think there are advantages or disadvantages for recovery depending on the method of lengthening.  The issue with athletics is going to be your new anatomy.

[Orlando]

Interesting video and comments from Doctor Steven Sanders on how he uses a rod to fix the broken tibia bone of MMA Fighter Anderson Sliva

"Three to 6 months for the bone to heal 6-9 months for the soft tissue to heal. You don't rehab a broken bone, it heals itself."
"Rehab will be with ankle joint. Rehab will be range of motion of ankle and knee, and some partial weight bearing after initial acute pain phase. Also with the calf muscle to avoid wastage. How soft tissue regenerates will be the key to how he can throw and land leg kicks again."

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100027298/dr-steven-sanders-says-anderson-silva-can-come-back-after-leg-break-explains-ramifications/

[Franz]

I am thinking of learning MMA & Boxing, working out at gym and playing sports for fun after LL.   

So how well can we recover from LL to do all that?  Can we run, jump, sprint as normally as before?

My own scale

90-100% -  Almost same as before
80% -  a tier below previous ability
70% - noticeable loss of athletic ability

Another question:  Does doing external vs internal methods or tibias vs femurs change anything in recovery?

These are difficult questions to answer, as the results are dependent on so many factors. If you stick with reasonable amounts and have surgery done with a good doctor and his team, you should get back to 80% or more. Externals on femurs do worse than the other methods, as knee stiffness and quads contractures are common. With tibias and internal femurs, recovery should be good.