Phase-wise rehab exercises.

Recovery and Mobility

Focuses on gentle range-of-motion movements, isometric muscle tightening, assisted stretching, and controlled breathing to ease pain and improve flexibility.

Strength and Stability

Introduces resistance band or light weight exercises, core and balance drills, functional movements such as sit-to-stand or step-ups, and low-impact cardio like cycling, walking, or swimming.

Advanced and Return-to-Activity

Prepares patients for daily life or sport-specific tasks through progressive strength training, agility and coordination drills, and functional exercises, while maintaining stretching, balance, and endurance to prevent re-injury.

Phase 1: Recovery from surgery 0-2 week (Melbourne ACL rehabilitation guide 2.0)

Phase 2: Strength & neuromuscular control 2-4 week (Melbourne ACL rehabilitation guide 2.0)

Phase 3: Brisk walk, agility & landing 4-8 week (Melbourne ACL rehabilitation guide 2.0)

Phase 4: Return to sport 2-6 month (Melbourne ACL rehabilitation guide 2.0)

15 Minute RecoveryStretches