The Five Physical Therapy Goals After ACL Reconstruction

Table of Contents Home Table of Contents After ACL reconstruction surgery, physical therapy has five core goals: (1) protect the new ACL graft, (2) reduce swelling and pain, (3) restore full knee range of motion, (4) rebuild strength and proprioception, and (5) complete return-to-sport training. Each goal builds on the last, and most patients complete structured ACL reconstruction physical therapy […]