How much time in physical therapy will i need after acl reconstruction?

6-12 weeks: Usually. 2-3 times per week for 6-12 weeks. But a independent home program for 8-12 months.

Follow protocal: After anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (acl) surgery each surgeon will have a carefully planed protocal lasting upto 6 months for a motivated patient. Good results have no short cuts, includes progressive exercises and future prevention of a recurrent injury. Ask your surgeon.

3-6 months: Acl rehab generally follows a criteria-based program. Early rehab encompasses range of motion progressing to strengthening then functional activities. Meeting benchmarks allows for progression to the next set of criteria.

3-4 months: Most people are inpt for about 3 months and then progrss to a home program, some patients are more familiar with muscle strengthening and conditioning programs and can be on their own a bit sooner with intermittent supervision by a pt oratc. Others are not as motivated or less familiar with exercising and need a longer period in formal pt. Full rehab from acl reconstruction is usually 9-12 mon.