Should I Ice My Knee Before or After Rehab?
Should I Ice My Knee Before or After Rehab? A common question in the clinic. One we address with every patient managing their ACL reconstruction during the early rehabilitation days. If you have recently had an ACL reconstruction, or suffered an ACL injury, your knee probably feels quite puffy, swollen and almost as if it […]
Do All ACL Injuries Need Surgery? – Part 2
Do All ACL Injuries Need Surgery? – Part 2 An ACL tear can be one of the most confronting injuries—especially when you’re told straight away: “You’ll need surgery.” But the reality is, not all ACL injuries require surgery, and certainly not immediately. In fact, many people recover well without it, depending on their age, goals, […]
Do All ACL Injuries Need Surgery? – Part 1
Do All ACL Injuries Need Surgery? – Part 1 Misconception: “An ACL Injury Means I Need Surgery” Why surgery isn’t always the only path—and how personalised rehab might be all you need. If you’ve recently suffered an ACL injury—or know someone who has—you’ve probably heard the same advice: “You’ll need surgery.” It’s a common assumption, […]
ACL Injury Rehabilitation
ACL Rehabilitation: Stages, Goals and Return to Sport An ACL injury can interrupt sport for a long time, but rehabilitation is much more structured than simply waiting for the knee to heal. Whether your ACL injury is managed with reconstruction or through a non-surgical pathway, rehabilitation aims to progressively restore the physical qualities the knee […]