Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a devastating injury for any athlete. With current surgical management and rehabilitation strategies, most will return to play. However, published rates of return to play remain less than desired, and repeat injury is not uncommon. This chapter presents the process of return to play following ACL injury beginning with how to get a good start following surgery, an outline of the biological timeline of recovery and its influence on rehabilitation, the role for strength and conditioning, and the graduated return to play including assessment criteria, practical strategies, and biopsychosocial factors which influence return to play.
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