After an ACL reconstruction, most patients want something more practical than a phase chart. They want to know what is happening this week, whether their swelling is “normal,” ...(read more)

Physical therapy after ACL reconstruction is not a suggestion. It is the single most important factor in determining whether a patient returns to sport at the same level, ...(read more)

One of the most common questions patients ask after ACL reconstruction is, “Do I need to wear a knee brace?” It’s a fair question. After investing significant time ...(read more)

The question every athlete asks after ACL reconstruction is “When can I play again?” The honest answer is: when your knee proves it’s ready, not when the calendar ...(read more)

Rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction is not a one-size-fits-all program. The exercises you do in week two look nothing like what you’ll be doing at month six, and for ...(read more)

When a patient tears their anterior cruciate ligament, the question Dr. Burnham hears most often after ACL reconstruction surgery is: “How long will this take?” The answer depends ...(read more)