ACL Rehabilitation

We are passionate about delivering an outstanding ACL Rehabilitation experience.

We specialise in helping people who are:

  • Waiting for or have just had an ACL reconstruction,

  • Are opting for conservative management,

  • Or are undertaking the Cross Bracing Protocol.

We offer a special Rehabilitation Membership to ensure optimal care is provided at the most affordable cost. Our physiotherapists, Jack and Jordan, have successfully rehabilitated their own ACL injuries and are passionate about sharing their own experiences with our clients.

What is an ACL Tear or Injury?

Types of ACL Injuries / Sprains

  • Grade 1
    Causes mild ligament damage. The ligament is slightly stretched but still capable of keeping the knee joint stable.

  • Grade 2
    The sprain stretches the ligament until it becomes loose, commonly referred to as a partial ligament tear.

  • Grade 3
    The sprain is a complete tear of the ligament, resulting in an unstable knee joint.

ACL partial tears are uncommon; most ACL injuries are complete or nearly complete tears.

The ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the key bands of tissue that connect the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) at the knee joint. Approximately half of all anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur alongside damage to other structures in the knee, such as the articular cartilage, meniscus, or other ligaments.

How are ACL Injuries treated?

Treatment for ACL injuries may encompass a combination of rest, rehabilitation exercises, and potentially surgery, depending on the injury's severity.

Following surgery, our physiotherapists will guide you through the initial stages of recovery, focusing on regaining knee motion and introducing gentle exercises to promote strength and stability. Emphasis will be placed on achieving full knee extension and managing swelling through increased blood flow.

After surgery, physiotherapy sessions typically look like…

  • First few weeks

    Reduce pain and swelling and commence small range of motion exercises.

  • After this

    Increase range-of-motion exercises and progress to weight-bearing exercises.

  • Month 3-4

    Ramp up functional exercises in preparation for straight line jogging.

  • 6 months and beyond

    Increase conditioning, change-in-direction exercises etc. and start building the foundation to return to sport.

  • "Came to the clinic post ACL surgery. Team has gone above and beyond to help me bounce back. Best choice I could have made coming to YS Physio!!"

    – Mia C.

  • "Jack and Yves have supported me so much through my acl journey. It’s not common that you find a team that care so much, not just about physical results but about the emotional well-being of their patients."

    – Kate W.

  • "Everyone at YS is amazing, especially Jordan who helped me through my knee rehab to get me back on the footy field. So thorough and super supportive, best Physio’s I’ve ever been to."

    – Jacob G.

  • "An ACL injury is such a long rehab, so having someone who you enjoy spending time with is really important. It's been great and I love it."

    – Tori S.

  • "Yves and his team have been fabulous in helping my teenage daughter rehab from her knee surgery. Their knowledge and care have been outstanding. Best of all she enjoys coming in to see them."

    – Shelley M.

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