Have you sustained a recent ACL injury?

There are three management options following an acute knee injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). These include surgery, exercise rehabilitation alone and the cross bracing protocol. The management approach chosen for an ACL rupture depends on several factors, including the classification of your ACL injury, your age, and your personal goals regarding physical activity and sports competition. It is best practice that all management options are considered and that a shared decision making model is utilised with the patient and their health professional team involved.

Regardless of the ACL management option selected, here at JBS Physio your physiotherapist will guide you through a comprehensive injury rehabilitation to ensure you achieve your goals and return back to sport safely. If you have injured your ACL and would like to discuss your treatment options, please contact us. Below are tables with the advantages and disadvantages of each management options.

 

Surgery – ACL repair/Reconstruction

 

 

Exercise Rehabilitation Alone

 

 

The Cross Bracing Protocol