Condition
ACL Rehabilitation
Criteria-based ACL rehab from pre-hab through to return-to-sport clearance.
Signs & symptoms
What it usually looks like
- Knee gave way during a cut or landing
- Swelling within a few hours
- Instability on turning
- Quadriceps wasting
Symptoms overlap between injuries, which is why assessment starts with mechanism and load history rather than a scan. Treatment is then matched to the tissue that actually failed.
Rehabilitation timeline
Phase by phase
0–2 weeks
Swelling control, full extension, quad activation.
2–12 weeks
Range, gait, progressive strength and balance.
3–6 months
Running, plyometrics, change of direction.
9–12 months
Return-to-sport testing and clearance.
FAQs
ACL Rehabilitation — common questions
Do I definitely need surgery?
Not always. Some athletes cope well with rehab alone; pivoting sports usually favour reconstruction.
When can I play football again?
Typically 9–12 months post-op and only after passing return-to-sport testing.
Get assessed for acl rehabilitation
Book an assessment with Dr. Vikas Kumar in Noida, or send a message on WhatsApp for a quick response.