How to Manage an ACL Injury?

What to do when you rupture your ACL?

2/9/20252 min read

How We Help Manage and Rehabilitate Your ACL Injury

An ACL injury can be a significant challenge, but with the right guidance, rehabilitation, and treatment plan, you can regain strength, stability, and confidence in your movement. At JPM Sports Medicine & Performance, we take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to ACL management, using the latest research and gold-standard rehabilitation protocols to guide your recovery.

Prehabilitation (Before Surgery, If Required)

If surgery is necessary, we help you prepare by:

Reducing swelling and pain
Restoring knee mobility
Strengthening key muscles to improve post-surgery recovery outcomes

Post-Surgery & Early Recovery

In the initial recovery phase, we focus on:

Managing swelling and inflammation
Restoring knee movement and function
Activating and strengthening the quadriceps
Ensuring safe weight-bearing progression

Strength & Movement Control

As healing progresses, we guide you through:

Structured strength training for the lower limb
Balance, coordination, and proprioception exercises
Movement pattern corrections to prevent compensations

Return to Running & Sport-Specific Training

When you’re ready, we help reintroduce dynamic movements through:

Controlled running and impact training
Sport-specific drills and agility work
Plyometric exercises to rebuild power and confidence

Final Stages: Full Return to Sport

Before returning to full activity, we ensure you meet all key recovery markers by:

Conducting strength and stability assessments
Implementing tailored injury prevention strategies
Providing ongoing support to minimise re-injury risk

Why Choose JPM Sports Medicine & Performance for Your ACL Rehab?

At JPM Sports Medicine & Performance, we go beyond standard rehab programs by offering:

Manual therapy to optimise joint mobility and movement patterns
Individualised strength & rehab programs tailored to your needs
Neuromuscular retraining for stability and control
Return-to-sport testing to ensure full readiness and confidence

Start Your Recovery with JPM Sports Medicine & Performance

Rehabbing an ACL injury is a journey, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re an athlete looking to get back to peak performance or someone wanting to restore daily function, JPM Sports Medicine & Performance provides expert care to help you recover stronger.

BOOK an appointment today and take the first step toward a full recovery.