ACL Rehabilitation Sydney – Leading Physiotherapy for Full Recovery
Recover with confidence under the guidance of Sydney’s leading physiotherapists in ACL rehabilitation.
At Urban Physiotherapy, we provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive ACL rehab program designed to take you from surgery to a confident return to sport — all for one clear, fixed cost.
Our team is highly experienced in ACL injury management, helping clients rebuild strength, control, and confidence through evidence-based recovery programs that integrate physiotherapy, clinical exercise, and progressive movement retraining.
Why Choose Urban Physiotherapy
ACL Rehabilitation Program
Leading ACL Rehab Program in Sydney
Urban Physiotherapy works hand in hand with Sydney’s leading orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, radiologists, and GPs to provide a coordinated, high-quality ACL rehabilitation program.
Our close clinical relationships ensure your treatment plan aligns perfectly with surgical protocols, imaging findings, and medical recommendations — creating a seamless pathway from surgery to full recovery.
This collaborative model makes Urban Physiotherapy a trusted choice for ACL rehabilitation in Sydney, ensuring every aspect of your program is consistent, safe, and effective.
One Cost, Complete ACL Program
Our ACL Rehabilitation Program is offered for one transparent price, covering every stage of your recovery — from early physiotherapy to sport-specific retraining. No hidden costs, no surprises.
At Urban Physiotherapy, your ACL recovery is structured into four evidence-based phases, each with clearly defined goals, timelines, and criteria to progress safely to the next stage.
We use an objective, criteria-based approach rather than relying on time alone, ensuring the graft, muscles, and movement patterns are ready before advancing.
ACL - Prehab
What you do before your ACL reconstruction can make a big difference to how fast and how well you recover. Our ACL prehab program helps you build strength, improve flexibility, and reduce swelling before surgery — setting you up for a smoother recovery afterwards.
Goals:
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Regain full knee motion and control
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Reduce swelling and stiffness
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Strengthen quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes
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Learn post-surgery exercises and expectations
Treatment Includes:
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Targeted strength and mobility training
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Hands-on physiotherapy to optimise joint movement
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Swelling and pain management
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Gait retraining and education on recovery phases
ACL Four Phase Rehab Program
Phase 1:
Early Recovery
Weeks 0 - 4
8 x Physiotherapy Sessions (Twice Per Week)
Objectives:
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Minimise pain and inflammation
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Achieve full knee extension and at least 120° flexion
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Regain quadriceps activation and muscle tone
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Normalise walking pattern (gait)
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Prevent scar tissue formation and stiffness
Treatment Approach:
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Hands-on physiotherapy to manage swelling and soft-tissue tension
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Cryotherapy and compression for inflammation control
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Electrical muscle stimulation (if needed) for quadriceps activation
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Assisted range-of-motion exercises
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Gait retraining and crutch weaning
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Patella mobility and early strengthening (straight-leg raises, heel slides)
Phase 2:
Strength & Mobility
Weeks 4 - 8
6 x Physiotherapy Sessions (1-2 Per Week)
Objectives:
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Regain full range of motion (flexion and extension)
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Build early muscle strength and endurance
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Re-establish neuromuscular control and single-leg balance
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Improve confidence and stability during everyday movements
Treatment Approach:
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Progressive resistance training (leg press, hamstring curls, step-ups, squats)
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Stationary bike and closed-chain kinetic exercises
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Balance and proprioception work (wobble board, single-leg stance)
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Manual therapy for joint and soft-tissue mobility
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Core strengthening and hip stability training
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Education on safe load progression
Phase 3
Functional Strength
Weeks 8- 24
12 x Physiotherapy Sessions (over 16 weeks)
Objectives:
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Achieve near-symmetrical lower limb strength
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Restore dynamic stability and control in single-leg movements
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Begin straight-line running and light agility work (when cleared)
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Build capacity for higher-impact loading
Treatment Approach:
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Progressive gym-based strength program (lunges, split squats, Romanian deadlifts, lateral movements)
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Advanced balance and control drills (Bosu, single-leg reach, perturbations)
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Early plyometric work (mini hops, skipping, landing mechanics)
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Cardiovascular conditioning (bike, elliptical, treadmill intervals)
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Running re-introduction (typically around Weeks 16–20 once objective criteria are met)
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Functional performance testing to monitor progress
Phase 4
Return to Sport
Weeks 24 - 40
8 x Physiotherapy Sessions (Once a Fortnight)
Objectives:
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Achieve full power, endurance, and agility
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Prepare for return to cutting, pivoting, and jumping sports
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Complete formal return-to-sport testing battery
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Build psychological readiness and confidence
Treatment Approach:
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High-intensity strength and power training (weighted squats, deadlifts, sled pushes)
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Plyometric progression (box jumps, single-leg hops, bounding drills)
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Sprint, acceleration, and deceleration drills
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Agility and change-of-direction training (ladder, cone, and sport-specific movement)
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On-field or court-based rehab (as appropriate to sport)
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Return-to-sport testing, including hop tests, movement quality analysis, and strength benchmarks
Ongoing Support
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Text Message support for questions during your recovery with your Physiotherapist
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Collaboration with your surgeon and healthcare team
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Progress reports provided to your doctor upon request
All-Inclusive Value:
More Than Just Physiotherapy
$ 3,700
What's Included:
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34 One on One Physiotherapy Appointmnents with your Sports Physiotherapist over your 9 month rehab journey
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Appointment with our in-house Dietitian to optimise nutrition for graft healing and tissue repair (Valued at $140)
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Comprehensive Running Assessment once cleared for running (Valued at $185)
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Formal Return-to-Sport Assessment to ensure safe progression to high-performance activity
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One Month of Unlimited Access to Urban Pilates for strength and mobility maintenance (Valued at $276)
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Unlimited access to our Rehabilitation Gym throughout the 9-month program
What's Not Included:
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Any Prehab