Latest post on physioquestions.com | Knee Injury: ACL (Part II)

In follow-up to my previous article on "Knee injury: ACL (Part I)", here is the 2nd half of my discussion to provide an overview of ACL surgery and post-op rehabilitation. 

Who will benefit from surgery?

• Individuals with active lifestyles
• Individuals involved in high-level sporting activities (eg. soccer, basketball, netball, footy, skiing, etc)
• Those with recurrent knee instability due to ACL deficiency
• Those wishing to protect their knee joint and cartilage from future damage
• Individuals who have attempted and failed conservative management with recurrent knee pain and instability

Topics covered in this article: 

• Surgery: What graft is used? What does the procedure involve?
• Rehabilitation: Overview of the aims, goals and duration of each stage in rehab
• Prehabilitation (Preparations prior to surgery)
• Phase 1 - Acute Recovery (0-2 weeks)
• Phase 2 - Muscular Control (2-6 weeks)
• Phase 3 - Balance and Proprioception (6-12 weeks)
• Phase 4 - Sports-Specific Training (3-6 months)
• Phase 5 - Return to Sport (6 months +)

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