Holistic Physio

Ligament Injuries Rehabilitation

Specialist physiotherapy for ligament sprains and tears—knee, ankle, shoulder and more. Phased rehabilitation, evidence-based loading, proprioception and return-to-activity planning to restore stability and confidence.

ACL / MCL / PCL / LCL Ankle Sprains Shoulder Instability Proprioception & Return-to-Sport

Structured, Phased Rehab Tailored to Your Injury

Ligament injuries vary from mild sprains to complete ruptures. Our assessment identifies the grade, associated injuries (meniscus, cartilage), range and stability deficits, and creates a progressive plan — whether you’re managed conservatively or post-operatively.

We emphasise pain control, early movement, targeted strengthening, neuromuscular training and objective milestones for return to work, sport or daily activities.

Common Injuries We Treat

  • ACL reconstruction & conservative ACL rehab
  • MCL / LCL sprains and support
  • PCL injuries and posterior instability
  • Acute & chronic ankle sprains (ATFL, CFL, syndesmosis)
  • Shoulder instability & AC ligament sprain
  • Multi-ligament injuries and post-op protocols

How Physiotherapy Helps Ligament Injuries

Restore stability, reduce re-injury risk, and get you back to what matters.

Pain & Swelling Management

Early strategies—RICE/education, manual therapy and graded loading—to control symptoms safely.

Movement & Gait Recovery

Restore normal walking and functional movement patterns after knee or ankle injuries.

Strength & Power

Progressive strength, rate-of-force and plyometric training when appropriate.

Proprioception & Stability

Balance, neuromuscular control and sport-specific drills to prevent recurrence.

What Happens in Ligament Rehabilitation

A clear, phase-based pathway from injury to return-to-activity.

Acute Phase (0–2 weeks)
  • Pain & swelling control
  • Protected ROM and safe mobility
  • Isometric activation to limit atrophy
Rebuild Phase (2–8 weeks)
  • Progressive strength & hip/core control
  • Gait retraining and normalisation
  • Begin proprioception and balance drills
Advanced Rehab (8–16+ weeks)
  • Power, agility and sport-style drills
  • Cutting, pivoting and controlled loading
  • Objective return-to-sport testing when relevant
Maintenance & Prevention
  • Ongoing strength & neuromuscular programs
  • Functional screening & load management
  • Education on bracing & activity scaling
Who It’s For
  • Acute ligament sprains (grade I–III)
  • Post-operative ACL, MCL, PCL or shoulder repair
  • Chronic instability after repeated sprains
  • Athletes returning to cutting sports
  • Anyone needing activity-specific rehab
What to Bring
  • Imaging or surgical reports (if available)
  • List of activities/sport and goals
  • Comfortable exercise clothing and footwear
  • Assistive device or brace if currently using one

Your Care Pathway

Assess → Restore → Return with confidence.

1
Comprehensive Assessment

Structure-specific exam, stability tests, and goal setting with measurable benchmarks.

2
Individualised Rehab

Phased progression, neuromuscular training and regular reassessment to ensure safe loading.

3
Return-to-Activity

Objective return-to-play/work criteria, sport-specific drills and prevention strategies.

Ready to get stable, strong and confident again?

Book an assessment and receive a personalised rehabilitation plan tailored to your ligament injury.

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