Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehab: Education, Exercises, and Mistakes to Avoid

Whether you’ve had an ACL reconstruction, you’re waiting for the operation, or you’re managing your injury without surgery, this video will tell you everything you need to know about the rehab process.

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Intro (0:00)
Disclaimer (0:15)
Common Mistakes (0:55)
Early Stage (3:09)
Monitoring Symptoms (5:21)
Mid-Stage (5:58)
Programming (17:04)
Return to Running (20:35)
Plyometrics (22:05)
Late Stage & Return to Sport (24:26)
Motor Learning Principles (26:31)
Final Points (28:59)

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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

[asfah]

Went through 2 ACL surgeries before the age of 21. Today I am 4 months post-op finding this video and I'm glad I've been following almost everything you said ! whoever is reading this and is going through ACL recovery... it gets better never quit on rehab no matter the pain.

[sohelmiya]

As a Acl patient, I can say this is the best ACL recovery channel.

[physiobaltzis]

As a physio working /w ACL Rehab for many years I have to say this video gives a mostly valuable info !!CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS FOR SHARING!

[Laron]

I wish all modern physicians were this in-depth with protocols. I’m 8 weeks post meniscus surgery and once my PT saw that I could walk somewhat normally at 6 weeks I was released. Granted ima a S&C coach, but I need guidance like regular people as well.
I appreciate the stuff you guys put out 💯

[strypez]

For someone who is finding it very difficult to find a good physiotherapist this video is amazing. I have enough knowledge on the exercises that needs to be done but didn't have a template to plan my week. Your video is super helpful. Thank you E3 rehab. Can't wait to get back stronger

[betterphysicaltherapy]

As a fellow PT doing social media, wow! Insane value in this video. This video gives more info than many PTs even have in their rehab toolbox. Great stuff!

[YOKsee]

Will be having op in the next 12 hrs
This channel is equiping me with all the knowledge required in my rehab. I wish myself all the best

[paoloklavzar]

So much work behind this 30 minutes video I can't thank you enough for sharing with us. Peace man!

[ntcanag]

Professional, simple, precise, easy to understand, scientific, good mix of text, videos and pics, proper flow and progression makes this video the finest videos that I have referred so far...

[gustavoschneider]

Day 1 of rehab after ACL injury skiing. This vídeo is by far the most educational video I have seen on YouTube. Thank you for taking the time to make it and share your knowledge. I am sure I will come back to it many times in my recovery journey.

[TudderTubston]

As a physical therapist, this is a great video. Learned several things myself. The best videos are videos that everyone can learn from which you do extremely well. Thanks!

[julaiet]

I'm two months after surgery, doing rehab and feeling I didn't had enough information. I'm so happy to have found this video, very well explained and makes me much more secure about the basic exercises that i've been doing! Huge thanks!

[ryanwiedner]

This video single-handedly cured my anxiety. The PT I had was good but not great and I found myself stalling out. I was worried I was never going to get back into sport shape but this video has given me direction and motivation.

[neha-itnu]

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly informative video. Your attention to detail and clear explanations have greatly enhanced my understanding of the topic. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge, it's truly appreciated!

[awkwardblkgirl]

From an acute care OT with a funky knee, I just wanna say thank you for the detailed explanation and examples of clear evidence for said protocols.

[barbarak]

Irish dancer here awaiting ACL reconstruction in a few weeks. I am looking forward to be stronger after this year of rehabilitation, than before surgery! Thank you for the amazing work!

[LI-snxt]

I had ACL reconstruction surgery 11 months ago. I’m still doing loads of rehabilitation with my knee so I’m focusing on getting my quad muscles back. My knee gives way now and again and I’m doing good with the rehab. I still feel like I’m a long way to go till I’ve fully recovered.

[kinesiologuecreatif]

I am working in a post-surgery facility in Montreal Canada, as a kinesiologist working with physiotherapists, I find this video very well explained, up-to-date, very educative. This protocol for ACL knees also works for Knee replacement post-surgery and hip replacement post-surgery, Especially the early-stage exercise and at a certain level the mid-stage if we reduce the range of motion. I adapted those exercises because my patients are often in the 50-80-year-old range. Thanks a lot for that in-depth- video.

[hayleyplummer]

I tore my ACL 6 weeks ago and this is by far the best information I've found, incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for the time and effort that went into this!

[WaqasEjazRaja]

I am in week nr 7 after ACL reconstruction. But trust me it's this video guidance is much better than my physiotherapist. Glad to found this video. 👌👌👌