Postoperative Rehabilitation – ACL & Meniscus

One of the most common reasons clients seek our help is postoperative rehabilitation following injuries to the anterior or posterior cruciate ligament (ACL/PCL) or meniscus repair/removal.

The duration of rehabilitation varies depending on the severity of the injury and the affected structure. For an ACL injury, a full recovery may take anywhere from 4 weeks to 3 months.

Our therapy is highly individualized, combining manual therapy, electrotherapy, and targeted therapeutic exercises to restore the full range of motion and strength based on the client’s current condition.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation

The main goal of ACL rehabilitation is to restore full range of motion and gradually strengthen the musculature, with a strong emphasis on the quadriceps muscle, the knee’s primary stabilizer.

🔹 Techniques used:
 ✔ Manual mobilization of the knee to improve flexibility and movement
 ✔ Patella mobilization techniques
 ✔ Electrotherapy (TENS, ultrasound, laser)
 ✔ Strength training with static contractions initially, followed by concentric and eccentric exercises
 ✔ Lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling and pain, which are common in the early recovery phase

We frequently treat ACL and PCL tears (ruptures) and ligament reconstruction cases at our clinic.

Meniscus Rehabilitation

Like ACL rehabilitation, postoperative meniscus rehabilitation is aimed at restoring full knee function.

🔹 Common post-surgery challenges:

• Swelling and pain, which limit knee movement
• Reduced strength and mobility

🔹 Therapeutic approach:
 ✔ Cryotherapy and lymphatic drainage in the initial phase to reduce swelling and pain
 ✔ Manual therapy to improve knee mobility
 ✔ Targeted exercises to strengthen the surrounding muscles and regain the full range of motion
 ✔ Electrotherapy (deep muscle heating and pain reduction)

We also specialize in treating meniscus tears (ruptures) and rehabilitation after meniscus suturing procedures.

Expected Outcomes After Rehabilitation:

• Full range of motion in the knee
• Restored circulation and muscle strength
• Complete knee functionality