ACL Reconstruction — Rehabilitation Protocol

Dr Jobe Shatrov
MBBS (Hons), BSc. (Physio). Grad. Dip. (Surgical Anatomy), FRACS, FAOrthoA
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee Surgery
This document provides a step-by-step rehabilitation pathway following ACL reconstruction. It covers early priorities like swelling control and restoring range of motion, then progresses through strengthening, balance and control, and return-to-running milestones, before moving into agility, plyometrics, and sport-specific preparation. Your physiotherapist will tailor timing and progressions to your presentation, particularly if you have had additional procedures (such as meniscal repair or microfracture) or a specific graft type.
Your plan may differ. Follow the instructions you receive from Dr Shatrov.
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