ACL Rehabilitation at Live Athletic
A World-Class Approach to ACL Recovery and Return to Sport
"Watch an athlete undergo a world-class ACL knee assessment using the best sports science technology available—setting the gold standard for rehabilitation in Australia."
Why Live Athletic?
Experience. Technology. Results.
Live Athletic has helped hundreds of athletes and active individuals return to their sport after ACL reconstruction. Our 660m² facility is purpose-built for rehab and performance, giving clients access to world-class care, expert clinicians, and cutting-edge equipment all under one roof.
What is the Best Option?
Surgery
The ‘Cross Bracing Protocol’
Combined physio & exercise-based rehabilitation.
The best option for each person is dependent on a number of different factors which include a classification of your ACL rupture type, age and also your goals relating to physical activity and sporting competition.
A best practice approach is to consider all treatment options under a shared decision-making model between you the client and relevant medical practitioners.
Our 3-Phase ACL Program
Pre Surgery: Restore Knee Function -2 to 4 weeks
Optimising knee function before ACL surgery leads to significantly better post-op outcomes. Our prehab program focuses on:
Restoring knee range of motion
Reducing swelling and normalising gait
Building quadriceps and hamstring strength
Phase 1: Post-Op Recovery (Physiotherapy) - 2 to 6 weeks
Reduce pain & swelling
Restore early range of motion
Neuromuscular control and activation
Phase 2: Clinical Rehab Classes - 6 weeks to 9 months
Small-group supervised sessions
Build strength, mobility, and control
Individualised loading progressions
Phase 3: Return-to-Sport Assessment - 9 to 12 months
Comprehensive testing battery using:
✅ Isokinetic strength testing
✅ ForceDecks jump profile
✅ NordBord hamstring testing
✅ Psychological readiness questionnaire
Clear pass/fail criteria for safe return to play
Our Tools for ACL Excellence
Isokinetic Dynamometry (HUMAC NORM)
Gold-standard testing to measure joint torque and muscular symmetry
Used at multiple stages to guide rehab decisions and readiness for sport
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Enables early gait retraining and gradual return to running
Reduces joint load and builds confidence
Ensures a scientific approach to return to running
VALD NordBord
Measures hamstring strength and symmetry
Tracks eccentric loading capacity critical for re-injury prevention
VALD ForceDecks
Jump, landing, and balance assessments
Tracks reactive strength and limb loading patterns




