How Soon Should You Start Rehab After ACL Surgery? | Early Recovery Tips
One of the most common questions after ACL surgery is: “When should I start rehab?” The answer — much sooner than most athletes think. In this video, The Basketball Doctors explain why beginning rehab immediately after ACL surgery is critical for recovery, and we share practical tips to set you up for long-term success. From managing swelling and pain to regaining knee motion and quad activation, early rehab makes all the difference. 🔍 You’ll learn: When to safely start ACL rehab post-surgery Key goals during the first few days & weeks Tips for swelling, pain control, and knee extension Why waiting too long can delay your recovery How to build the foundation for a successful return to sport 🎯 Perfect for athletes, parents, and coaches navigating the ACL rehab journey and looking for science-backed strategies to speed up recovery. 🔔 Subscribe for more basketball rehab tips from Doctors of Physical Therapy. Link to 1 month milestones: • 1 Month Milestones Following ACL Surgery Link of ACL Injury: • Basketball Injury: ACL Sprain/Rupture 👉 Looking for expert rehab programs and coaching? Send us an email [email protected] 💡 FOLLOW US: 📸 Instagram: @basketballdocs 📹 TikTok: @basketballdocs 🌍 Website: www.thebasketballdoctors.com #ACLRehab #ACLSurgeryRecovery #BasketballInjury #TheBasketballDoctors #ACLRecovery #SportsPhysicalTherapy #ReturnToSport #BasketballPT #ACLInjury #PostOpRehab #KneeRehab #BasketballPerformance #InjuryPrevention #ACLJourney #HooperHealth ABOUT THE BASKETBALL DOCTORS Co-Founders: Gabe Ignacio PT, DPT, OCS, TPI Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS Doctors of Physical Therapy University of Southern California Graduates Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Strength & Conditioning Specialists Tagline: BALL FOR LIFE Our Mission: To empower the basketball community with evidence-informed information relevant to injuries, rehabilitation, and injury prevention, as well as, optimizing movement to enhance performance of athletes at all skill level LINKS https://thebasketballdoctors.com [email protected] Instagram: / basketballdocs Tiktok: / basketballdocs Facebook: / basketballdocs Free 10-minute Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/thebasketballdoc... DISCLAIMER This channel is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, not medical advice. The Basketball Doctors assume no responsibility or liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred as a result of any use or reliance upon the information and material contained within or downloaded from its website. The Basketball Doctors are unable to provide any warranty concerning the accuracy or completeness of any information contained herein. The information provided in the videos are by no means complete or exhaustive, and, therefore, does not apply to all conditions, disorders, and health-related issues. The information is not intended to be physical therapy, medical advice, or treatment. Any reference to or mention of any particular diagnoses or dysfunctions is intended for informational purposes only and not an attempt to diagnose your particular problems. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Never disregard your doctor’s medical advice or delay in seeking it as a result of this video. Reliance on any information provided by The Basketball Doctors is solely at your own risk.
