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This phased anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rehabilitation program guides patients through recovery milestones over 9-12 months. Achieving objective criteria ensures safe return to sport and minimizes reinjury risk.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy

Background:

Postoperative rehabilitation is crucial after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery for functional recovery and safe return to sport.
A structured, phased approach is necessary to manage the 9-12 month recovery timeline and minimize reinjury risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a phased, criterion-based rehabilitation protocol for patients undergoing ACL surgery.
To establish objective milestones for progression through different recovery phases, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Main Methods:

The rehabilitation is divided into distinct phases: early (0-6 weeks), intermediate (7-9 weeks), late (10-16 weeks), transitional (4-6 months), and return-to-sport (6-12 months).
Each phase has specific goals related to range of motion (ROM), strength (limb symmetry index - LSI), pain, swelling, and functional activities.
Progression is based on achieving criterion-based milestones, including quadriceps strength (LSI ≥60% to ≥90%), hop testing, and functional drills.

Main Results:

Successful progression through phases requires achieving specific ROM, strength (quadriceps LSI), and functional criteria.
Key milestones include restoring ROM and quadriceps strength (LSI ≥60%) in the early phase, initiating balance and neuromuscular re-education in the intermediate phase, and introducing running and advanced strength training in the late phase.
The transitional and return-to-sport phases focus on agility, sport-specific drills, and achieving high LSI (≥85% to ≥90%) for strength and hop tests before clearance.

Conclusions:

A phased, criterion-based rehabilitation approach is effective for restoring function after ACL surgery.
Objective milestones, including limb symmetry index for strength and hop testing, are essential for guiding patient progression.
This structured protocol facilitates a safe return to sport at preinjury levels while minimizing the risk of reinjury.