ACL Rehabilitation

ACL rehabilitation is a structured physical therapy program for recovery after anterior cruciate ligament injury or surgical reconstruction, progressing through phases over 9-12 months. The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is the most commonly reconstructed ligament in the knee, with over 200,000 ACL reconstructions performed annually in the US. Rehabilitation follows evidence-based protocols through distinct phases: Phase 1 (0-2 weeks): swelling management, quad activation, full extension restoration, weight-bearing as tolerated; Phase 2 (2-6 weeks): progressive strengthening, gait normalization, stationary bike; Phase 3 (6-12 weeks): progressive resistance, balance training, light jogging criteria; Phase 4 (3-6 months): running progression, sport-specific drills, agility; Phase 5 (6-9 months): sport-specific training, plyometrics; Phase 6 (9-12 months): return-to-sport testing and clearance.

Your physical therapy provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk schedules initial evaluations within the surgeon's window (often 1-7 days post-op), verifies insurance authorization, coordinates with orthopedic surgeons, and sets up the treatment series.

Your physical therapy provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk schedules initial evaluations within the surgeon's window (often 1-7 days post-op), verifies insurance authorization, coordinates with orthopedic surgeons, and sets up the treatment series.

Your physical therapy provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk schedules initial evaluations within the surgeon's window (often 1-7 days post-op), verifies insurance authorization, coordinates with orthopedic surgeons, and sets up the treatment series.