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ACL Tear / Reconstruction Rehab

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the most common and challenging knee injuries—especially among athletes and active individuals. Whether your injury occurred during sports, a fall, or a sudden twist, an ACL tear can dramatically affect your mobility and confidence. At Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock, CO, we provide personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation programs designed to help you recover safely and return to the activities you love. 


Our 1-on-1 treatment approach ensures that every patient receives the focused care they need at every stage—whether you’re preparing for ACL surgery, recovering post-op, or addressing a past ACL injury that never healed properly. We work closely with orthopedic surgeons and use a functional, goal-oriented model to get you back to full strength.

Affected Area

An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear affects the knee joint, specifically the ligament that stabilizes the tibia and femur. The injury often leads to compensations in the quads, hamstrings, hip, and ankle, along with decreased proprioception and joint awareness—all of which are essential to rebuild during rehab.

Symptoms
An ACL tear can occur suddenly and may be accompanied by a popping sensation, swelling, and instability in the knee. Symptoms often include difficulty walking or bearing weight, decreased range of motion, and a feeling that your knee may “give out” during activity. Post-surgical symptoms may include stiffness, weakness, or compensation patterns in movement.
Treatments

ACL rehab requires a structured, progressive approach that adapts as your healing advances. At Sparq PT, we guide you through every phase from post-op to full return to sport. Your plan may include:

  • Range of motion and flexibility work to reduce stiffness post-surgery

  • Targeted strength training for quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves

  • Neuromuscular re-education to restore joint awareness and stability

  • Gait training and functional drills to regain natural movement patterns

  • Sport-specific return-to-play testing to ensure full readiness and reduce re-injury risk

Our focus is on long-term outcomes, not just getting you back, but helping you stay back at your full potential.

THE CLINIC

755 S Perry St

Suite 450

Castle Rock, CO 80104

Email: info@sparqpt.com

Tel: 720.463.4752

Fax: 720.465.1978

Opening Hours:

Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm 

​​Sat - Sun : Closed

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