An ACL rebuild is a long road, but it's a predictable one. Here's what each phase looks like, and the tests you'll pass along the way.
Months 0–2: calm and straighten
The goals are a straight knee, a quiet joint and a quad that switches on. Walking without crutches usually comes in the first few weeks.
Months 2–5: build strength
This is gym time. We track your strength against the other leg, and you start running once you hit 70%.
Months 5–9: power and sport
Hopping, cutting and sport drills. You return to full training only after passing every test, usually around nine months.
Book an appointment
Same-week appointments. No referral needed.
Book a 60-minute initial assessment online. Most insurers are billed directly, so you only pay the excess.
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A diagnosis on day one
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A written recovery plan
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Rehab you can do at home
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