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ACL rehab, graft types, and knee pain, from surgery all the way back to sport.

ACL & Knee · July 29, 2026 · 7 min read

ACL Rehab: Why Being Cleared Is Not the Same as Feeling Like Yourself

Being cleared to return to sport after ACL surgery and actually feeling like yourself again are two completely different things. Here is why the traditional timeline model falls short and what criteria based return to sport actually looks like.

ACL & Knee · July 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Knee Clicking and Popping: What It Actually Means and When to Worry

Knee clicking and popping is one of the most common things athletes ask about. The answer to whether you should worry usually comes down to one thing: is there pain with it or not. Here is what is actually causing the noise and when it is worth getting checked out.

ACL & Knee · May 24, 2026 · 6 min read

ACL Graft Types Explained: What Your Surgeon Chose and Why It Matters for Rehab

Your surgeon chose a graft. But do you actually know what that means for your recovery? Patellar tendon, hamstring, quad tendon — each one heals differently, has different strength considerations, and requires a different rehab approach. Here's the breakdown every ACL patient in Charlotte needs to read before they start rehab

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