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
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.