How long does acl tear rehab usually take?

Depends: Following an ACL reconstruction post tear, the rehab usually involves three months of regular physical therapy, then some follow up as needed. Our physical therapist then will do a three month sports/functional test to see whether you can be discharged from pt or if you need to continue. Overall, it take a whole year for the graft to mature, so some pt may be needed off and on during that year.

9 months: After acl surgery, the rehab usually takes 9 months to a year, depending on how how aggressive of a protocol. Typically patients are not allowed to lightly jog on a treadmill until 4 months and they have demonstrated adequate leg strength allowing them to do a single leg squat without difficulty. Even nfl football players on average return to play after acl surgery at 11 months.

6-12 months.: 6-12 months depending on your surgeons protocol.