ACL Rehabilitation & Performance Testing
Precision. Clarity. Confidence.
Recovering from an ACL injury is one of the biggest physical and mental challenges an athlete can face. At Resync Physiotherapy in Stepaside, Dublin 18, we take the guesswork out of your recovery — using a criteria-based ACL rehabilitation framework supported by our Strength & Performance Testing suite.
You’ll know exactly where you are in your recovery, what’s next, and how to return to sport with full confidence.
Our ACL Rehabilitation Philosophy
Every ACL journey is unique. At Resync, our goal is simple: to help you rebuild strength, confidence, and performance through a structured, data-led process.
Our physiotherapists combine deep clinical expertise with objective performance testing to make sure every stage of your recovery is guided by evidence — not assumptions.
No guessing. Just progress.
The Resync ACL Rehabilitation Framework
Your recovery is broken into clear, measurable stages. Each one builds on the last — with precise criteria you must meet before progressing.
1
Early Prehab (Pre-Surgery Preparation)
Before surgery, our goal is to:
- Restore full knee range of motion
- Reduce swelling and inflammation
- Rebuild strength in the quadriceps and hamstrings
- Prepare your body and mind for the best surgical outcome
Our prehab testing helps benchmark your baseline performance, ensuring we know exactly what to aim for post-surgery.
2
Surgery & Immediate Post-Operative Care
After surgery, we focus on:
- Pain and swelling management
- Restoring safe movement patterns
- Protecting the graft
- Gentle activation of surrounding muscles
You’ll receive a customised early-care plan developed in collaboration with your surgeon and physiotherapist.
3
Acute Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Once the initial healing phase begins, the goal is controlled movement and gradual strength reactivation.
- Guided exercises to restore joint mobility and neuromuscular control
- Safe progression of weight-bearing
- Early gait retraining
- Objective testing to monitor progress
4
Mid-Stage Strength Development
Now the focus shifts to rebuilding the foundations.
- Progressive resistance training for strength and power
- Addressing asymmetries between limbs
- Neuromuscular retraining for dynamic stability
We use our strength and power testing equipment to objectively measure improvements — ensuring you’re not just stronger, but balanced and stable.
5
Mid-Stage Return to Running
Once strength and control benchmarks are achieved, we gradually reintroduce running mechanics.
- Return-to-run assessments using force and power metrics
- Video and movement analysis for gait optimisation
- Gradual load progression
Data-driven testing ensures you return to running safely, without guessing or setbacks.
6
Late-Stage Return to Training
At this point, your knee is strong — but sport demands more.
- Plyometric development and advanced agility work
- Deceleration, change of direction, and cutting drills
- Controlled exposure to sport-specific movements
- Objective comparison against pre-injury and normative data
7
Late-Stage Return to Game Speed
Now we replicate the demands of your sport in real time.
- Full-speed movement testing and analysis
- Power, symmetry, and reactive strength assessments
- Decision-making and fatigue-based performance drills
Your confidence comes from knowing your data supports your readiness — not just how your knee feels.
8
Final Stage: Return to Performance
This is where you don’t just return — you excel.
- Strength and power surpass pre-injury benchmarks
- Speed, agility, and movement efficiency optimised
- Ongoing load monitoring to prevent re-injury
Our final testing session confirms your readiness for unrestricted sport participation. You’ll receive a full performance report, giving you (and your team or coach) objective proof that you’re ready to play.
Our prehab testing helps benchmark your baseline performance, ensuring we know exactly what to aim for post-surgery.
Criteria-Based Progression
At Resync, you don’t move to the next phase based on time — you progress based on data.
We use our Performance Testing Suite to measure:
- Isometric and dynamic strength
- Power output and rate of force development
- Limb symmetry indexes
- Hop and jump performance
- Reactive and stability metrics
This criteria-based system ensures you:
- Progress safely through each stage
- Reduce the risk of re-injury
- Regain full confidence in your body
Strength & Performance Testing Package — €175
Our comprehensive testing package is included at key stages of your ACL journey and is also available as a standalone service.
Each session includes:
- Physiotherapy assessment
- Objective strength and power testing
- Detailed performance report
- Personalised 6-week rehab or training plan
175
(All inclusive)
Why Choose Resync Physiotherapy?
- Expert ACL rehabilitation specialists with years of clinical and sports experience
- Evidence-based, criteria-driven protocols ensuring safe and confident progress
- Advanced strength and power testing equipment to remove all guesswork
- Integrated rehab & performance coaching for athletes of all levels
- Located conveniently in Stepaside, Dublin 18, serving South Dublin and beyond
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Ready to Begin Your ACL Recovery Journey?
Whether you’re pre-surgery, post-surgery, or stuck mid-rehab — we can help you get clarity, confidence, and control over your recovery.
Take the Guesswork Out of Your ACL Rehab
Start your recovery with precision and purpose.
Book your ACL Rehabilitation & Performance Testing session today — €175.