ACL Reconstruction Rehab
ACL rehab works best with high frequency and progressive loading. At Adapt, you train three to five times a week with physios on the floor and VALD assessments tracking your strength against return-to-sport benchmarks — instead of once a week on a plinth.
How we treat it
We follow your surgeon's post-op protocol and layer in gym-based training from week two or three. Early on it's quad activation and ROM work. By month three you're doing proper strength work. By month six we're testing you against objective benchmarks using VALD ForceDecks. Return-to-sport decisions are based on numbers, not time.
Best for
- Post-surgical ACL reconstruction patients cleared for gym work
- Athletes targeting return-to-sport with objective benchmarks
- Anyone who's stalled in traditional weekly physio
Not for
- Pre-surgical prehab only — though we can refer you to the right place
- Patients who can't attend the gym for supervised sessions
Questions about acl reconstruction rehab
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people start at two to four weeks post-op, depending on surgeon clearance and how the wound is healing. We'll coordinate with your surgeon from day one.
We aim for three to five sessions per week. That frequency is what drives the adaptations that matter. Weekly physio just isn't enough volume to get there.
ForceDecks measure your jump mechanics, bilateral strength symmetry, and peak force production. We use these results to track your limb symmetry index (LSI) and decide when you're ready to progress — including return to sport.
Ready to start your recovery?
Book your initial assessment. We'll assess your condition and build a program that week.
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