This rehabilitation program is designed for individuals who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery. It provides a progressive exercise protocol organized into five stages, focusing on range of motion, strengthening, balance, running/agility, and return to sport or activity. The program emphasizes gradual progression tailored to individual ability, aiming to optimize healing of the ACL graft and restore knee function while minimizing the risk of complications such as stiffness, pain, or graft rupture. Clinical oversight by a physiotherapist or athletic therapist is recommended to safely advance through the stagess.

Rehabilitation Specialists Physiotherapists Athletic Therapists Orthopedic Surgeons

Program Objectives

Achieve full knee extension and a minimum of 0-90 degrees of range of motion within Stage 1

Progress to full weight-bearing and 0-120 degree range of motion by the end of Stage 2

Perform independent strengthening exercises at the gym and achieve symmetrical range of motion by end of Stage 3

Improve single-leg balance, control, agility, and maintain full range of motion equal to the non-operated leg in Stage 4

Safely return to sport-related activities with improved pivoting and cutting ability no sooner than 9 months post-surgery