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Whether you require surgery or you are a non-surgical candidate, physical therapy is vital to recovery after an ACL injury. Physical therapy will help you reduce swelling, increase range of motion, improve strength, and restore lost function. Surgery will restore…

Most individuals report pain over the front of their knee following an ACL injury. There can also be pain on the inside or outside of the knee if there are additional issues involved at the time of injury.

An ACL can be partially or completely torn. An ACL is considered sprained when the tearing is microscopic, and the ligament remains intact. Individuals typically report feeling or hearing a pop when they tear their ACL. Swelling of the knee…

Many people report moderate to severe pain at the time of injury, but this is not consistent. There are individuals who tear their ACL and never experience pain. Most people report hearing a popping sound at the time of injury.…

Partial tears of the ACL have the potential to heal on their own. There are also documented cases of complete tears healing without surgical intervention. Partial tears are more likely to heal on their own than complete tears due to…

Yes. If you do not sustain any additional injuries to your knee, and you maintain good stability of the knee, you can return to walking. The ability to walk after an acute knee injury does not mean that you did…

Most people heal from an ACL injury in 6 to 9 months. If a person is a candidate for non-surgical treatment, the recovery process is approximately 3 months.  Surgical candidates who are attempting to return to competitive athletics are less…

Partial tears of the ACL have the potential to heal on their own. There are also documented cases of complete tears healing without surgical intervention. Partial tears are more likely to heal on their own than complete tears due to…