Return to sport after ACL reconstruction should combine time, symptoms, strength, hop and movement testing, confidence and sport-specific preparation.

Why return to running after ACL reconstruction should be based on swelling, movement, strength, impact tolerance and clinical criteria rather than time alone.

What ACL exercises are trying to achieve at each stage, from early range and quadriceps activation through to single-leg strength and control.

A physiotherapist-led overview of ACL reconstruction rehabilitation from early swelling and movement through strength, running and return-to-sport testing.

A physiotherapist-led overview of ACL reconstruction rehabilitation from early recovery through strength, running and return-to-sport preparation.