ACL Injuries
Struggling with an ACL injury that’s stopping you from moving freely again? Your comeback starts here.
Dr. Ben Bagge
PT, DPT, CSCS
Founder of Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy & Performance
How To Fully Recover From Your ACL Injury WITHOUT Becoming Another Re-Tear Statistic, WITHOUT Settling For "Good Enough," and WITHOUT Being Sidelined For Longer Than Necessary...
- Are you worried that you'll never get back to playing at your pre-injury level?
- Are you frustrated that your current rehab feels generic and cookie-cutter?
- Are you concerned about the risk of tearing your ACL again when you return to sport?
- Are you still looking for a comprehensive solution that gets you back stronger than before?
- Just follow the "standard protocol" and you'll be fine (then 6 months later they're still not ready…)
- You'll be back to sports in 6-9 months (without proper testing to confirm you're actually ready)
- All ACL rehab is basically the same
- You just need to complete basic PT and you're good to go
- It's normal to feel nervous about re-injury when you return
The Truth Is...
- "Standard protocols" don't account for YOUR sport, YOUR body, or YOUR goals. Every athlete is different, and cookie-cutter rehab leaves dangerous gaps that increase re-injury risk.
- Timelines don't matter. Readiness does. Research shows that 25-30% of athletes suffer a second ACL tear, and many of them returned "on schedule" without proper testing.
- Basic PT gets you walking, but not back to elite performance. There's a massive difference between daily function and explosive athletic movement.
- Feeling nervous about re-injury is a sign you're not truly ready. Confidence comes from knowing (through objective data) that your body can handle the demands of your sport.
At Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy & Performance, We Help Athletes Fully Recover From ACL Injuries And Return To Sport Stronger, Faster, And More Confident Than Ever Before.
- A teammate tells you about their PT experience
- Your surgeon's office refers you to a clinic with a "standard protocol"
- The "experts" on Instagram recommend certain exercises
- A friend suggests their sports performance coach
- Your athletic trainer says to just take it slow
All while you’re left wondering: “How do I know when I’m actually ready to play again?”
Most athletes get stuck in the gap between finishing traditional PT and truly being ready for their sport. They go weeks, months (even an entire season!) without the specialized training they need.
When It Comes To Something As Serious As ACL Recovery...
You must choose the right provider for your athletic future. If you don’t, you could end up returning too soon (risking re-injury) or being held back longer than necessary (losing your competitive edge).
Getting comprehensive, sports-specific ACL rehab is VITAL to you not just recovering, but coming back better than before.
To do that, you need more than just protocol-based exercises. You need a provider who understands the demands of YOUR sport, tests objective benchmarks, and addresses the mental side of recovery.
That’s when you’ll get a COMPLETE solution that protects your future performance.
At Pro+Kinetix we've created a 3-step process to get you back to sport stronger and keep you from becoming a re-tear statistic.
Step #1 - We Want To Understand Your Athletic Goals
Your ACL recovery isn’t just about healing—it’s about returning to the sport you love at the level you demand of yourself.
After working with countless athletes recovering from ACL injuries, we know that no two athletes are alike. A soccer player has different demands than a basketball player. A weekend warrior has different goals than a collegiate athlete.
That is why our first step is to have an open conversation about:
- What sport(s) you play and at what level
- What movements scare you most right now
- What your timeline looks like (seasons, tournaments, recruiting)
- What “success” truly means to you
This gives us a deep understanding of not just what happened to your knee, but what you need to accomplish to get back to performing at your best.
Step #2 - Identify The Gaps In Your Current Recovery
Many athletes come to us after completing traditional PT. They’ve been cleared for “daily activities” but still don’t feel ready for their sport.
Maybe you’ve been told:
- “You’re at 6 months, so you should be good to go”
- “Your strength looks pretty good”
- “Just start practicing and see how it feels”
The problem? “Pretty good” isn’t good enough when your athletic career is on the line.
Every athlete’s recovery is different. No one has the exact same strength deficits, movement patterns, or psychological readiness as another person.
Our goal at Pro+Kinetix is to identify the specific gaps (through objective testing and sports-specific assessment) that are holding you back from confidently returning to play.
We understand that you still might be skeptical or unsure if specialized ACL rehab is right for you. That’s why we created our Discovery Visit.
Our Discovery Visits are meant specifically for athletes who are frustrated with their current progress or unsure if they’re truly ready to return. During the Discovery Visit you’ll find out exactly where you are in your recovery, what’s still missing, and get peace of mind that you can return to sport safely and confidently.
Step #3 - Get You Back To Sport Stronger & More Confident
This is when the big transformation occurs. We develop a personalized, sports-specific plan that allows you to…
- Return to your sport with complete confidence that your knee can handle cutting, jumping, and pivoting
- Pass objective return-to-sport testing that proves you’re ready (not just cleared based on a timeline)
- Move better than you did before the injury with improved strength, mechanics, and body awareness
- Reduce your re-injury risk through targeted training that addresses the root causes of ACL tears
- Compete at or above your pre-injury level because you’ve put in the work to come back stronger
Our best clients are athletes who are motivated and ready to do what it takes to return to sport the right way. (Even if they feel discouraged or behind right now!)
Want to know more about our availability and costs before making any commitment to coming in?
You don’t have to settle for “good enough” when it comes to your athletic future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ben Bagge, PT, DPT, CSCS
Founder of Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy & Performance