ACL Rehab & Return-to-Sport Training in Portland, OR
Structured, criteria-based rehab for athletes recovering from ACL injury — from your first week back on your feet to full return to sport.
Why ACL Rehab Needs a Specialist
Because:
An ACL tear is one of the biggest setbacks an athlete can face — and the rehab that follows determines whether you come back as strong as you were.
I specialize in guiding athletes through the full arc of ACL recovery, with a focus on getting you back to your sport safely, confidently, and on your own timeline — not just the calendar's.
My approach centers on:
Criteria-based progression, not just time-based milestones.
Return-to-sport testing (strength symmetry, jump testing, movement quality) before clearing for play.
Training the confidence to move explosively again, not just the ability to.
Reducing re-injury risk through targeted strength and movement work.
Who This Is For
Athletes recovering from ACL reconstruction (any timeline — early post-op through late-stage return-to-sport)
Athletes managing an ACL injury without surgery
Anyone who's been cleared but doesn't feel ready to actually play
Athletes wanting a second opinion or more structured return-to-sport testing than they received elsewhere
What Rehab Looks Like, Phase by Phase:
Early Phase — Foundation Restoring range of motion, controlling swelling, and rebuilding basic strength and control.
Mid Phase — Strength & Capacity Progressive strength training, single-leg control, and reintroducing load tolerance for running and cutting mechanics.
Late Phase — Return-to-Sport Prep Sport-specific movement, plyometrics, agility work, and objective testing to confirm you're ready.
Return to Play A graded return to full training and competition, with check-ins to make sure the knee holds up under real demands.