ACL Injuries

Dr. Logan discusses ACL injuries HERE.

One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain, or tear.

Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their ACL.

If you have injured your ACL, you may require surgery to regain full function of your knee. This will depend on several factors, such as the severity of your injury and your activity level.

Treatment for an ACL tear will vary depending on the patient's individual needs. For example, a young athlete involved in agility sports will most likely require surgery to safely return to sports. A less active older, individual may be able to return to a quieter lifestyle without surgery.

Along with Emily Perrin, LMSW, Dr. Logan has built a comprehensive guide for ACL recovery (Unbroken ACL) - including both mental and physical tools. You can learn more about The Unbroken Athlete and the ACL Unbroken program HERE.

PreHab Program: Good range of motion and quad activation prior to surgery will promote a successful outcome after surgery. Prior to surgery, we recommend patients have full extension (straightening) and at least 120 degrees of flexion (bending). 

After ACLR Surgery: range of motion and edema control are the mainstays of early recovery. HERE is my tip sheet for a successful first few weeks following ACLR reconstruction.

Mid Recovery: focus on building foundational skills of strength - good form with squats, lunges and also building endurance of the lower extremity muscles. Biking is a great tool to increase quadriceps endurance without too much stress on your knee joint. Daily biking for 20-30 minutes can be a real game changer! HERE is my mid-recovery tip sheet. 

Am I ready to return to sport? Dr. Logan's top 10 tips can be found HERE.