We don't clear athletes based on time.
We clear them based on performance benchmarks.
ACL rehabilitation and physical therapy is for you if:
Our ACL rehabilitation program is built for athletes in Easley, Greenville, Anderson, and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities who refuse to settle for almost ready.
The traditional approach to physical therapy isn’t set up for performance athletes. Here are 5 key ways it doesn’t measure up and how our approach is different.
Our physical therapists bring clinical PT expertise combined with strength and conditioning training.
Every session is one-on-one with your physical therapist. No splitting time. No generic programs.
We understand what it means to have your sport taken away. That shapes how we coach, push, and support athletes through every phase of the rehabilitation process.
Every phase of our program has clear milestones built around objective performance data — not the calendar.
Protect the ACL reconstruction. Restore full knee extension, manage swelling, and reactivate the quadriceps through early weight bearing exercises.
We also begin loading the uninjured leg immediately, keeping the rest of the athlete strong from day one.
Rebuild strength and range of motion. Single-leg training, squat and hinge mechanics, hip and trunk stability, and progressive loading.
We program both stable, controlled movements and more open, dynamic exercises, deliberately restoring knee function while building the foundation for performance.
This is where ACL rehabilitation starts to look like athletic training. Plyometric exercises build explosive movements, agility, and neuromuscular control.
Force plate testing begins here, measuring limb symmetry, power output, and rate of force development between the reconstructed knee and the contralateral side.
Sport-specific training on the field or court. Cutting drills, reactive training, and graduated scenarios from 1-on-0 through 5-on-5.
This phase reintroduces the fatigue and physical demands of real competition before the athlete returns to play.
93% Limb
Symmetry Index (LSI)
Return-to-run
testing
Hop
testing
Sport-Specific
Controlled Return
93% Limb Symmetry Index (LSI)
The injured leg is producing force within 7% of the uninjured leg
PASS Return-to-run Testing
Objective criteria confirming the knee can handle running loads
Pass Hop Testing
90% LSI on Hops +
Pain-free (go/no-go)
5-10-5 Shuttle
Completed asymptomatic with full movement confidence
Pass Sport-Specific Controlled Return
Demonstrated competency under graduated sport conditions
These aren’t arbitrary numbers or tests.
They’re the standard that gives athletes and everyone around them, real confidence that the ACL reconstruction has held and the body is genuinely ready.
We don’t ask you to take our word for it. The data does the talking. Our clients don’t just feel better. They have the numbers to prove it. Here’s what that looks like for real patients.
Your surgeon’s follow-ups at 30, 60, and 90 days are too important to navigate alone.
We go with you, so nothing gets lost in translation between your rehab and your medical care.
Coaches stay informed throughout the rehabilitation process so they can plan accordingly.
Parents are involved from the first visit, every phase of the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction recovery explained, so nothing feels unclear.
No. In the state of South Carolina, you do not need a referral to be seen by a physical therapist.
We’re an out-of-network provider. Many patients use HSA/FSA funds or out-of-network benefits. No surprise payments. No rushed sessions. Contact us, and we’ll help you understand your options before your first visit.
Our Initial Assessment is 75 minutes.
We take that time to get to know you, understand your goals and current state, and to physically assess where we’re starting. With that information, we’ll be able to tell you if we’re a good fit for your journey and provide a rough plan to help you get to your goals.
Over 100 ACL reconstruction cases. Objective standards. 1:1 coaching. A team that treats you like the athlete you are.
