Online ACL Rehab service

Intro

Physiotherapist Ashley Watson is dedicated to treating ACL injuries. He has attended numerous external courses to enhance his ACL rehabilitation practice and has even developed protocols for a private hospital where he specializes in ACL rehab. Additionally, Ashley possesses elite-level strength and conditioning knowledge, having self-coached himself to the Olympic Games and earned a powerlifting gold medal through years of studying current literature, courses, webinars, and books.

Why choose Anatomy Well-being online rehab?

Typically an ACL injury takes around nine months to heal. Research suggests that even after this healing phase, it's crucial to continue strength and conditioning exercises for up to two years post-surgery to prevent re-injury.

Unfortunately, the NHS often provides limited appointments for ACL patients, which is insufficient for creating personalised rehabilitation plans that include regular performance assessments, check-ins, and continuous progression of the rehab process, which the current literature suggests for successful ACL rehab.

Most of ACL rehabilitation relies on your commitment in the gym or playing field. This service will create a tailored plan specifically designed for your lifestyle and goals, whether you aim to return to elite sports or focus on everyday activities.

How does it work?

Online appointments over video call
Online testing - Online software to do the physical testing required to pass each phase
Online rehabilitation programs emailed

Benefits of this service?

Can fit round a busy lifestyle, no driving to physio clinics in your work week!
ACL rehab is down to YOU completing a carefully designed rehab program, we will design that plan for you to follow.
A lot of physio contact, through a an app you download for your rehab plan, you can message your physiotherapist through there who will get back to you within 24 hours.
Easy online booking process to book and amend your appointments.
Clear critera on how to pass each phase of the rehab

Pre-operation phase

Goals:

Eliminate swelling
Regain full range of motion
Regain 90% strength in the quads and hamstring, compared with the other side
Prevent knee instability and further damage
Familiarise with post op protocol, rehab process and expectations

Phase 2 - Strength and conditioning

Restore your single-leg balance effectively.
Build a significant portion of muscle strength (85%)
Perform single-leg squat with proper technique and alignment.

Phase 4 - Sport specific rehab introduction

ACL rehab should be individualised. Exercises and training activities that are usual for the athlete when not injured should now be integrated into the regime.
Getting patient ready for sport

Phase 1 - Recovery from operation

Regain knee range of motion.
Reduce swelling to a mild level.
Reactivate the quadriceps.
Normalize walking pattern.

Phase 3 - Return to impact and agility

Achieve excellent hopping performance (technique, distances, and endurance).
Successfully advance through an agility program.
Restore complete strength and balance.
Build self-assurance. Get ready for sport-specific skills.

Phase 5 - Prevention of injuries

ACL injury prevention programs focus on enhancing individuals' neuromuscular control while performing standing, cutting, and landing activities.

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