ACL Rehabilitation in Union County, NJ
Return to Sport—Stronger, Smarter, and Safer
Tearing your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is devastating—but re-tearing it is even worse. Unfortunately, it's more common than many realize. Approximately 200,000 ACL injuries occur annually in the U.S., with a significant number requiring surgical reconstruction . Studies indicate that 15–30% of athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction may experience a second injury, often due to incomplete or rushed rehabilitation .
At Orthostrength Physical Therapy in Cranford, NJ, we specialize in guiding athletes from surgery to full sport performance—not just basic function. Our comprehensive approach ensures you're truly ready to return to your sport.
At Orthostrength Physical Therapy in Cranford, NJ, we specialize in guiding athletes from surgery to full sport performance—not just basic function. Our comprehensive approach ensures you're truly ready to return to your sport.
Why Most ACL Rehab Falls Short
Many patients are discharged from physical therapy once they can walk or climb stairs. However, sports like soccer, basketball, and pickleball demand more--cutting, pivoting, sprinting, and landing. Returning to these activities without proper preparation increases the risk of re-injury .
At Orthostrength Physical Therapy, we bridge the gap between basic function and full athletic readiness.
At Orthostrength Physical Therapy, we bridge the gap between basic function and full athletic readiness.
The Athlete ACL Success Formula
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Train in a Performance Environment
Located within Resurgence Barbell & Fitness, our facility offers:
- Turf space for agility and sport-specific drills
- Weightlifting platforms and sleds
- Plyometric boxes and more
Serving Union County Athletes
From Cranford to Westfield, Clark to Scotch Plains, Orthostrength helps active adults and athletes recover smarter. Every session is one hour long and one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands both orthopedic rehab and performance training.
Don't Settle for "Functional"
Rehab isn't complete until you're back to being sport-ready. If you have been discharged early, don't let that be the reason you rush back to sports. Let's make sure this is the last time you go through ACL rehab.
📧 Book a call with us today.
📧 Book a call with us today.
ACL Rehab Research:
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association. (n.d.). Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention. National Athletic Trainers’ Association. https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/anterior_cruciate_ligament_acl_injury_prevention.pdf
- Paterno, M. V., Rauh, M. J., Schmitt, L. C., Ford, K. R., & Hewett, T. E. (2014). Incidence of second ACL injuries 2 years after primary ACL reconstruction and return to sport. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(7), 1567–1573. https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546514530088
(PMC link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4641548/) - Bowers, M., Spindler, K. P., & Andrish, J. T. (2023). Anterior cruciate ligament knee injury. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499848/
- Webster, K. E., Nagelli, C. V., Hewett, T. E., & Feller, J. A. (2024). Reduction in re-rupture rates following implementation of return-to-sport testing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. JISAKOS: Journal of ISAKOS, 9(1), 26–32. https://doi.org/10.1136/jisakos-2023-000333
(Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2059775424000051)