ACL Therapy

We have a very progressive, intensive rehabilitation program for those who have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery. It is designed to restore the patient's abilities within 12 to 14 weeks, as we want the tendon to perform as a ligament as soon as possible. We focus on strength endurance, range of motion, plyometrics, flexibility and power. While each program is designed to best suit each patient, we do have some general guidelines.

WE HAVE FOUR PHASES WE USE AS A GENERAL BASE:

Phase I

• Range of motion goal is 0-90 degrees of flexion
• Focusing on VMO re-education and functional exercises

Phase II:

• Range of motion goal is 115 degrees of flexion
• Focusing on thigh muscle re-education and functional exercises

Phase III:

• Goal is to reach a full passive range of motion
• Beginning aerobic and plyometric exercises with functional loads

Phase IV:

• Concentrating on dynamic strength, dynamic functional exercises, and sport or work-specific activities

We use care by taking precautions with patients who may have also had meniscal surgery, LCL or MCL surgery.

We incorporate the use of modalities with exercise to achieve desired goals.