6 Key Factors In Post ACL Rehab 🦵 Helping your patients through the early stages of ACL recovery? Here are 6 Key Factors to help your patients thrive post-ACL surgery! 👩‍⚕️ 1️⃣ Diminish Pain & Swelling ❄️🧊 – Control pain swelling with compression, ice, and elevation. Paind and swelling inhibit the quad, so adjust activity levels accordingly. 💡 2️⃣ Restore Full Knee Extension 🤕➡️🏃‍♂️ – Must hit full extension by week 1! This step ensures proper knee function and prevents long-term issues. Keep exercises frequent – aim for hourly! ⏰ 3️⃣ Gradual Knee Flexion Progression 🔄 – Goal: 90° by week 1, full flexion by weeks 4-6. Balance flexion with extension work for steady progress. 📈 4️⃣ Maintain Patellar Mobility 🔑 – Essential for full ROM and preventing scar tissue! Include self-mobilization techniques, especially with patellar tendon grafts. 🔄 5️⃣ Restore Quad Control 💥 – Early strength = long-term success! Use NMES & volitional control to rebuild quads and ensure a smooth return to sport. 🏃‍♀️ 6️⃣ Restore Independent Walking 🚶‍♀️ – Start weight-bearing week 1. Focus on proper gait mechanics with drills like cone walking & weight shifts.  🌟Interested in knee rehabilitation? Check out my free online course on the keys to the postoperative treatment of the knee: mikereinold.com/keys-to-the-… #physicaltherapy #shoulderinjury #sportsphysicaltherapy #performanceenhancement #postrehabilitation #injuryevaluation #performancetherapy #onlineptraining #dpt #physicaltherapystudents #kneeinjuryrecovery #injuryprevention #backpain #kneepain #tightmuscles #glutespain #posturecorrection #gripstrength #shoulderpain #readjustment