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Advanced ACL Treatment

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If you’ve experienced an ACL tear or injury, you have options.

Summit Physical Therapy specializes in providing physical therapy to those looking to avoid surgery, have had an ACL reconstruction, or are looking to prevent a future ACL injury. 

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is part of a group of structures in the knee that allows it to function like a door hinge. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction, jumping, and landing—such as soccer, basketball, football, and downhill skiing. Common symptoms of an ACL injury can include:

  • A loud pop or a "popping" sensation in the knee

  • Severe pain and inability to continue activity

  • Loss of range of motion

  • A feeling of instability or "giving way" with weight-bearing

  • Swelling that starts immediately (but can start four to six hours after the injury) and lasts for two to four weeks

  • Discomfort with walking

ACL rehabilitation performed by experts differs from the textbook approach by crafting an individualized plan for every specific patient. No injuries are identical, and each individual will have their own challenges. While the process to recovery will be tailored, most cases follow these guidelines:

  1. We begin by focusing on the management of pain, swelling, and inflammation to improve the speed of the healing process.

  2. Restoring full range of motion is key to being able to move and function without compensation.

  3. Regaining and improving quadriceps strength is the number one factor in successful operative or non-operative ACL rehab.

  4. Progression to multi-directional exercise.

  5. Reintroduce jumping, running, and finally high-speed change of direction to return to sports!

Returning to a normal life after an ACL injury is possible with the help of a specialized and dedicated physical therapy team. Reach out to us today with any questions regarding the specific details of your case!

Get ACL Treatment Now

It’s very important to get started sooner rather than later if you’re dealing with an ACL injury! We can help determine the best treatment program for you. Contact our team today and let us put you on the road to recovery.

Reach out today to find out how Summit Physical Therapy can help with your ACL symptoms!

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Testimonials
"I've felt much stronger going back after both injuries and everything has been holding up great."

“I have done rehab here after after 2 surgeries. An ACL replacement surgery and an ankle reconstruction. Both times these therapist have gotten me back into the sports I play. I've felt much stronger going back after both injuries and everything has been holding up great! Definitely recommend!”

-Sammy G.

"I am satisfied that I received the absolute best care for my knee."

“Tearing your ACL can be one of the hardest things to go through as an athlete. Unfortunately for me, this past fall I tore my left ACL and had strained my MCL in a major varsity soccer game. All of my time, energy, and hopes were invested in this sport, and I thought it was over for me. Looking back at my recovery process, I am satisfied that I received the absolute best care for my knee. I have regained the confidence I thought was lost, and am now an active and strong athlete again. I am thankful to Rob and all of the other therapists for being so instrumental in my recovery.”

-Andrea

"They made it fun to show up and challenge myself every time."

“I wanted to get back into aggressive skiing shape after ACL/medial meniscus surgery so a high level of physical therapy was required. Paul, Rob, John, and all the other fantastic, sharp, knowledgeable PTs rose above the challenge and exceeded my needs as a client. I’ll be honest, no one likes going to physical therapy instead of doing the activities we all enjoy, but they made it fun to show up and challenge myself every time.”

-Reilly S.