Return to Compete Physical Therapy

There are many factors that go into deciding whether an athlete is ready to cut after knee injury. And reintroduction takes as long as the athlete needs to build form, fluency, and confidence.

The best success after surgery is found in the details right after surgery. Not in the months or weeks after surgery, but in the hours and days directly post-op. PT can begin right away, it may just look like a quad set or a knee bend. The longer the delay into “getting to work” the harder it becomes when it comes time to jump, run, cut and return to sport.

Educate yourself and advocate if things seem off. Midstage ACL Rehab after a slower start. .16 it’s been a blast to see you progress and push during this break.

Rehab can be tough at times, but keeping to tight goals early on and finding time to laugh has made working with a blast. ACL rehab can be lost within the first few weeks if goals are not clear and volume isn’t appropriately managed and progressed.