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