If you want the smoothest recovery possible, you need to know how to prepare for a knee replacement before you step into theatre.One of the biggest mistakes I see over and over again? People just wait. They count down the days until surgery, barely moving, and then wonder why recovery feels like climbing Everest. Your … 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
One of the most common questions I get is “how long does it take to recover from knee replacement?” The short answer is that it depends on what you mean by recover. The long answer is that it is not as quick as most people hope, but if you do the right things at the … Read more
If you want the smoothest recovery possible, you need to know how to prepare for a knee replacement before you step into theatre.One of the biggest mistakes I see over and over again? People just wait. They count down the days until surgery, barely moving, and then wonder why recovery feels like climbing Everest. Your … 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
Torn ACL But No Surgery — What Now? Do You Have to Have ACL Surgery? Not always. And anyone who tells you that you must get an ACL reconstruction the minute you tear it… probably isn’t looking at the full picture. I’ve worked with hundreds of ACLers — some with surgery, some without.And guess what? … Read more