Oakville · Knee rehab
ACL Rehab in Oakville
Staged ACL rehabilitation from the first week after injury or surgery to full return to sport, with objective testing at each stage so progress is measured, not guessed.
The plan
Clear stages, clear criteria
ACL recovery is long, and most setbacks come from moving to the next stage too early. We break rehab into stages with criteria to pass before you progress, and we re-test as you go. See our ACL recovery timeline for what to expect.
- Early stage: settle swelling, restore knee extension, wake up the quadriceps
- Strength stage: progressive loading for quads, hamstrings, hips and calves
- Running stage: return to running once strength and control criteria are met
- Sport stage: cutting, jumping, landing and sport-specific drills
- Return-to-sport testing on force plates before clearance
Before surgery
Prehab makes a difference
If you are waiting for surgery, rehab can start now. Getting swelling down, restoring range and building strength before the operation helps the early weeks after it. Talk to your surgeon and your physiotherapist about the right plan for you.
Visit us
Our Oakville clinic on Speers Road
Apti's Oakville clinic is at 171 Speers Road, Unit 5, Oakville, ON L6K 3W8, with free on-site parking. We see patients from across Oakville, including Bronte, Kerr Village, Old Oakville, Glen Abbey, River Oaks, Clearview, Palermo and West Oak Trails, as well as Burlington, Milton and west Mississauga. No referral needed, and we direct bill most extended health plans.
Oakville hours
Monday & Wednesday, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Friday, 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, closed
Book in Oakville
Call 905-780-3334 or send us a message to book your first assessment with a registered professional at 171 Speers Road, Unit 5.
Common questions
ACL Rehab in Oakville — frequently asked
How long does ACL rehab take?
It varies with the person, the injury and the sport. Return to cutting and pivoting sports commonly takes many months. Your physiotherapist will set expectations after your assessment.
Do I need surgery for a torn ACL?
Not always. Some people do well with rehab alone. That decision is made with your surgeon or sports medicine doctor.
When can I start rehab after surgery?
Usually within the first days or weeks, following your surgeon's protocol.
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Book acl rehab in Oakville
See a registered professional at 171 Speers Road, Unit 5, Oakville.