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 60 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.
frequently asked questions
Our priority is to deliver premium 1 on 1 care that exceeds the expectations set by traditional physical therapy.
Because of that, we are only in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan PPO, Medicare, and Medicare plus Blue
With deductibles, copays and coinsurances on the rise, working with us out of network is often times comparable to working with an in-network practice. Contact us and we will discuss the costs of therapy with us to plan our best route forward.
YES! We are able to accept HSA/FSA cards as payment.
60 minutes of 1 on 1 treatment with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No aides, techs, or fluff time. We value and respect the time you dedicate to spend with us.
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.
Every patient receives 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.
Most Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare insurance plans do require a referral, so you will need a script prior to your first session for us to bill your 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.
At your evaluation your PT will recommend a plan of care to achieve optimal results. Every individual case is different and not every patient requires the same number of visits.
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
We believe in straightforward pricing for healthcare. For out of network patients, we offer discounts if you choose to commit to a plan of care with us. We offer a 20% discount per session for paid in full plans, and 10% discount for partial pre-payments. Our session by session follow up price is $160
rehab meets performance
We opened our sports physical therapy clinic inside Umbra Strength in Shelby Township because athletes deserve more than traditional rehab.
Our performance-focused environment allows us to challenge you appropriately and truly rebuild the strength and confidence an athlete like you needs to get back and dominate your sport.
