tillymilverton Must-Haves After ACL Surgery (That Actually Make a Difference) If I had no budget limit and could kit out every ACL patient with the best gear — these would be the must-haves. Some are small and simple. Others cost a little more. But every single one of them can make your ACL recovery smoother, quicker, … Read more
Why Does ACL Rehab Take So Long? (And How to Make It Worth It) Let’s clear something up straight away: ACL rehab isn’t necessarily slow – it just feels like it.Hear me out. Most surgeons and physios (the good ones, anyway) should be telling you upfront: ACL rehab is a 12-month process if you’re doing … Read more
Are You Struggling with Knee Extension After ACL Surgery? If you’re months post-ACL surgery and still can’t fully straighten your knee, you might have heard the term Cyclops lesion. But here’s the truth: 9 out of 10 times, it’s NOT a Cyclops lesion—it’s just bad rehab. As an ACL rehab specialist, I’m seeing more and … Read more
When Should You Start Exercise After ACL Surgery? This is a question I don’t get as often as I used to—but still way too often. Too many people assume they need to wait until their two-week post-op check-up before doing anything. Sitting around, barely moving, and waiting for stitches to be removed? That’s a recipe … Read more
Full knee extension is way more Important than most people realise, we can’t get weeks down the line with out it I made this blog to help you navigate common challenges… Without full knee extension, several things happen that can really slow you down: Your gait will be way off. Walking without full extension … Read more
The One Elevation Tip That Could Transform Your Recovery Alright, let me let you in on a little secret that could seriously change your recovery journey. And honestly, I have NO idea why more clinicians don’t talk about this. Let’s talk about elevating your leg post-surgery. I know, it sounds simple, but the way you … Read more
Knee Crunching After ACL Surgery: What It Means and How to Address It So, if your knee’s crunching or popping after ACL surgery, you’re probably thinking, “Is this normal?” And the answer is—yeah, it usually is. What’s Going On? Knee crunching (or whatever sound it’s making) is totally common after surgery. Scar Tissue: After surgery, … Read more
When can you run post ACL Surgery Ah, the million-dollar question! You’ve been working hard on your ACL recovery, and now you’re wondering when you can get back to running. It’s a big milestone, but it’s not as simple as just hitting a certain month mark. I’ve even created an ACL Pre-Run Checklist to help … Read more