ACL Physiotherapy in Perth

The ACL is one of the main ligaments that stabilise your knee, especially during cutting, pivoting, or jumping. An ACL injury can happen during sports such as football, basketball, or netball, or during day-to-day activities involving sudden movement.

If you’ve injured your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), getting early physiotherapy advice can make a real difference to your recovery.

Common signs may include:

• A “pop” or tearing sensation at the time of injury

• Swelling that develops within a few hours

• A feeling that the knee might “give way”

• Difficulty bending or straightening the knee

If you notice these symptoms, consider arranging an assessment with one of our registered physiotherapists in Perth.

Physiotherapy plays a key role in recovery for both surgical and non-surgical ACL injuries. Your Perth physiotherapist can:

• Assess your injury and coordinate with your GP or specialist if scans are required

• Help reduce swelling and pain through gentle movement and exercise

• Restore knee range of motion and improve walking comfort

• Strengthen the muscles that support your knee and hip

• Guide you through a structured exercise program tailored to your goals

• Support your preparation before surgery (“prehab”) and guide post-operative rehabilitation

Non-surgical rehabilitation may be suitable if your knee feels stable and your lifestyle doesn’t involve frequent pivoting. Physiotherapy focuses on:

• Regaining knee movement and control

• Strengthening quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles

• Balance and coordination training

• Gradual return to activity based on function and confidence

Surgical reconstruction may be recommended when instability continues or you participate in pivoting sports. Physiotherapy in Perth clinics supports you:

• Before surgery, to restore motion and reduce swelling

• After surgery, to rebuild strength and stability

• Throughout your recovery, to help you meet criteria for safe return to activity

Our physiotherapists can work collaboratively with your surgeon to support continuity of care throughout your recovery.

If you’d like to discuss your rehabilitation plan or next steps, you can arrange an appointment with a our registered physiotherapist at your convenience.

You should book an appointment if:

• You heard a pop and your knee became swollen or unstable

• You’ve been diagnosed with an ACL tear and need a rehabilitation plan

• You’re preparing for or recovering from ACL reconstruction surgery

• You want guidance before returning to sport or work activities

Early physiotherapy assessment helps you understand your options and start safe, evidence-based recovery.