ACL Rehabilitation
Your comeback season starts here.
Why choose us
An ACL injury isn’t just a long physical recovery. It’s a mental and emotional challenge that can shake your confidence as an athlete. Full rehab often takes 9-12 months, and success depends on more than just time andgoing through the motions. At Souva PT & Performance, we guide athletes through every phase of ACL rehabilitation with a clear plan, consistent support, and performance-focused care.
Our ACL rehab is delivered in a 1-on-1 setting by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. This allows us to build a strong working relationship centered on trust, accountability, and long-term results. From the earliest stages of rehab, we prioritize restoring quadriceps function, improving single-leg control, rebuilding strength, and progressively exposing you to the demands of your sport, so nothing is left to chance.
As you progress, we use objective return-to-sport testing to evaluate strength, symmetry, and movement quality before you step back onto the field or platform. Your rehab is coordinated with your surgeon, coach, and training staff to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to performance, so you return stronger, more confident, and prepared for high-level training
acl rehabilitation framework
Our sessions are 45 minutes of 1 on 1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. You have our undivided attention, no techs or aides.
A fully customized rehab plan is a must for an athlete.
You’ll have lifetime access to the Souva PT & Performance app, where your personalized program lives.
Every detail is laid out clearly. No guesswork, no confusion.
It's crucial that you feel heard. That’s why communication is a core part of our ACL rehabilitation.
You’ll have direct access to your physical therapist through the Souva PT & Performance mobile app.
Questions? Send a message and your PT will respond within 24 hours, so you can stay on track without waiting for your next session.
We specialize in ACL rehab. We see so many. ACL's per year at our clinic because we love seeing you get back to sport and we know exactly what it takes to help get you there.
ACL rehab phases
The pre operative phase prepares your body for ACL surgery by restoring range of motion, activating the quadriceps, and improving single-leg strength and control. By reducing swelling and reinforcing proper movement patterns before surgery, athletes enter the post-op phase stronger, more confident, and better positioned for a smoother recovery.
The early post-op phase focuses on quieting down the knee by controlling swelling, restoring knee motion, reactivating the quadriceps, and restoring normal walking pattern.
We emphasize safe loading, proper movement patterns, and early strength work to protect the graft and set the foundation for long-term progress.
The late-stage phase emphasizes advanced strength, power, and sport-specific movement as athletes prepare for return to training and competition.
We progress jumping, cutting, and change-of-direction work while using objective testing to confirm readiness and reduce re-injury risk.
The return-to-sport phase is where all your hard work comes together. Athletes progress through game-speed movements, reactive drills, and sport-specific challenges.
Clearance is based on objective testing and performance benchmarks—no guessing. We use real, data-driven metrics to ensure you return confident, prepared, and fully ready to compete.
ACL Rehabilitation in shelby township, mi
frequently asked questions
Our priority is to deliver 1 on 1 care that exceeds your expectations of what ACL rehab should look like.
Because of that, we are only in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan PPO plans.
If you have an insurance we are out of network with, we will work with you to create a self-pay plan that gets you back to 100% and fits your financial circumstances.
Check out this video HERE to learn more about why we are mostly out of network.
Absolutely! With many patients having high deductible plans now, we are able to accept HSA/FSA cards as payment.
Your physical therapy sessions are one-on-one, 45 minutes with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Plan to arrive 5–10 minutes early so you’re ready to start right on time
Your first visit is a full-body, 1 on 1 assessment. No guessing, just measurable results. We evaluate strength, mobility, movement patterns, and function from head to toe to pinpoint the root of your pain or performance limits. From this objective testing, we build a clear, data-driven plan to get you moving and training at your best, pain-free.
Yes! Every patient gets lifetime access to their custom home program inside the Souva PT mobile app.
Each program has video exercise demonstrations and custom exercise parameters to perfectly fit your needs.
Have a question when you're doing your program? You can message your physical therapist right inside the app.
In most cases, you do not need a physician’s referral to start physical therapy.
You can schedule directly with us and begin your evaluation right away.
Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance does requires a referral, so you will need a script prior to your first session for us to bill insurance.
We’ll guide you through the process to make it simple.
The number of visits depends on the type of injury and complexity of your case. Most non-surgical sports injuries can be resolved in 10–15 sessions. Post-operative rehab, which can take 6–12 months, typically requires a longer plan. We’ll work with you to create a personalized program that fits your goals and your lifestyle.
Our clinic is located inside Umbra Strength, a state of the art gym in Shelby Township, MI.
Our address is 51220 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township MI 48316
I’m Jake Souva, and I’d love to help you write your rehab success story.
My experience as both a patient and a physical therapist shaped the business I wanted to create: an environment where you feel heard and are pushed to achieve greatness.
The best part of what I do is helping people like you see what’s truly possible through a personalized plan and relentless teamwork to get you back to your strongest self.