ACL physical therapy utilizes specific modalities, stretches, and exercises that will target the issues causing the knee pain or discomfort, repairing your knee(s) back to normal functionality. By using ACL physical therapy our physical therapists in Brooklyn will focus on the following: restoring alignment, exercises, stretching, and teaching you how to continue caring for your knees and ACL at home. While everyone's case is different, there is no set cure for knee and ACL injuries. However, ACL physical therapy has successfully proven time and again to be one of the most efficient and effective means of treating common ACL injuries.

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring alignment and stability, range of motion, and strength training?

Alignment & Stability:When you learn about proper form and pay attention to your movements, you will be able to improve stability.

Range of Motion: You won’t be able to completely heal without focusing on restoring your range of motion. My team and I can help you regain mobility in your knee and ACL through range of motion related ACL physical therapy exercises.

Strength Training: If you’ve had an accident or injury involving your knee or ACL you will need to rebuild the strength in those muscles to complete every day activities.

How can ACL exercises help?

• They can help to stabilize the entire knee and supporting muscles and tendons.
• Promote better ankle, knee, leg, and foot alignment
• Allows for mobilization of any stiff muscles
• Improvement of posture
• Enhances neuromuscular control
• Assists in relieving pain
• Greater muscle strength
• Improved function
• Increase in range of motion

If you decide to work with an ACL physical therapist to help correct your ACL issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different ACL PT sessions that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized ACL physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your ACL PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can you benefit from ACL Physical Therapy?

This method of physical therapy for the ACL can be beneficial for children as well as adults. Anyone who is suffering from knee and ACL pain and irritation that is often associated with a knee injury may benefit from ACL physical therapy stretches and exercises.

Other ACL physical therapy treatments

ACL physical therapy is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for common ACL injuries and ACL surgeries. However, depending on the severity of your case, bracing or surgery may be recommended. With bracing, you will wear a brace to stop your knee from twisting any further. If you have a very severe ACL injury then your doctor may recommend a surgery to correct the issue.

Should I consider ACL Physical Therapy

Chronic Pain: If you or your child has chronic pain they may benefit from physical therapy exercises and manual therapy.

With ACL physical therapy the main goal is to prevent your ankle from continuing to decline even more. This noninvasive method has been proven to prevent injury, as well as improve alignment and mobility of the ACL and supporting muscles and tendons. If you or someone you care about is suffering from ACL pain or a related knee injury, then ACL physical therapy may be the perfect option. To learn more about physical therapy for the ACL and knees, or to schedule a free consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.