The Complete ACL app is here. If you’re recovering from an ACL injury, you might have exercises on a sheet, weights recorded in your phone notes and progress photos buried in your camera roll. You’re putting in the work, but understanding how everything fits together—and whether you’re progressing—can still feel difficult. That is why I … Read more
You’re doing your exercises and attending appointments but how do you know whether your ACL rehabilitation is actually working? Being further along in the calendar doesn’t tell you everything. After an ACL injury or ACL reconstruction, you need to understand what is changing in your knee and what you’re working towards. At Specialist Sports Therapy, … Read more
Coming soon: a clearer way to follow your ACL rehabilitation and track your recovery. Recovering from an ACL injury or ACL reconstruction can leave you with plenty of questions. What should you be working on? Is your knee improving? When are you ready to progress? At Specialist Sports Therapy, these are conversations I have with … Read more
Work with the ACL specialist who doesn’t have to convince you to work with them. Read that again. Because I genuinely wish more people thought like that when it comes to ACL rehab. The Problem With ACL Rehab Right Now ACL rehab is being overcomplicated… and at the same time completely underdelivered. Every week I … Read more
If you’re going through ACL surgery recovery, you know how overwhelming it can feel. When should you walk? When can you run again? Is swelling normal? Too many people are thrown into rehab with no clear ACL recovery plan. That’s where the HAMISH Protocol steps in. Created by ACL specialist Tilly Milverton, the HAMISH Protocol … Read more
ACL surgery recovery doesn’t start when you wake up from the operation — it starts long before. Surgery is a big step, but what most people don’t realise is this: it’s just the beginning. If you want to avoid long-term issues like stiffness, swelling, or never getting back to your sport, you need to go … Read more
ACL injuries in football remain one of the biggest challenges for players, coaches, and fans. With the new Premier League and Women’s Super League (WSL) seasons kicking off, the conversation around serious knee injuries is louder than ever. Last season’s numbers show a clear and worrying difference: ACL injuries in the WSL were over three … Read more
ACL rehab timelines are everywhere online. ‘Run at 12 weeks,’ ‘Jump at 16,’ ‘Back to sport at 6 months.’ But here’s why that approach fails. ACL rehab timelines are everywhere online.“Run at 12 weeks.”“Start jumping at 16 weeks.”“Back to sport at 6 months.” You’ve probably seen advice like this floating around — or worse, been … Read more
If you are heading for ACL surgery, one of the biggest questions is which ACL graft is best. The graft you choose can completely change your recovery experience. While surgeons often have their preferences, this is your knee, your rehab, your sport, and your confidence. You should feel confident asking questions and making an informed … Read more
When professional footballer Scott Neville suffered his second ACL rupture, many assumed that a return to elite sport at age 36 would be impossible. But just 8.5 months later, he was back playing professional football in Australia and my Complete ACL Recovery Guide played a key role in that comeback. This case study shows how … Read more