The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a key ligament in the knee joint, which is commonly injured in sports that involved pivoting.

Individuals who tear their ACL’s will often undergo reconstructive surgery and months of rehabilitation. The first stage of ACL reconstructive surgery should be prehabilitation! This involves performing exercises prior to receiving surgery, to reduce muscle wasting and improve ROM, strength, stability, and pain after surgery. Your physiotherapist and physician will provide you with detailed steps of how to progress your rehabilitation after surgery, but here we outline common exercises.

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