Our Favorite Publicly Available ACL resources for your reference (a short list of resources)
By
Dr. Michael Makher
May 29, 2025
A curated list of trusted, publicly available ACL rehabilitation resources — from exercise guidelines and strength benchmarks to return-to-sport checklists — recommended by the team at Pain & Performance Coach.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. It should not be seen as medical advice. Every case and person is unique, so treatment and prevention should be customized by a licensed professional.
While we do look at a lot of various resources here is a quick list that you can easily reference. Disclaimer: this information is for your education and should not be considered medical advice regarding diagnosis or treatment recommendations.
Articles & Resources
Aspetar ACL Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/57/9/500.full.pdf Aspetar ACL Protocol: https://tripp.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Aspetar-ACL-rehabilitation-protocol.pdf
VALD ACL Guide for Practioners: https://resources.valdperformance.com/practitioners-guide-to-acl
University of Delaware ACL Practice Guideline: https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel.edu/dist/c/3448/files/2016/01/UDPT-ACL-Rehab-Guideline-REVISED.pdf
The following is a very patient friendly guide for those who don’t have access to dynamometers and/or force plates. It allows you to have a much better idea of things to look for in the absence of hyper precise tools https://www.fitasaphysio.com/uploads/4/3/3/4/43345381/melbourne_acl_rehabilitation_guide_-_fergus_tilt.pdf
Videos:
Enda King with Physio Tutors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptHyNbnciDQ
James Onate presentation to Johns Hopkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygHqUgQVE2w&ab_channel=JohnsHopkinsMedicine
Dustin Grooms Neuroplasticity Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqDTAnYdMRc
David Sherman interview on Arthrogenic Muscular Inhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuyQK88Wdjo
Dr. Mike Makher continues to regularly review the emerging evidence of ACL rehabiliation (post post operative and non-operative). He has worked with patients post ACL injury since before he even earned his clinical license. He’s read the work of and interacted with clinicians/researchers from the Hospital for Special Surgery, University of Delaware, Owens Recovery Science, Stanford Children’s, University of Florida, Shriner’s of Portland, University of Ohio, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and many other major institutions.
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A curated list of trusted, publicly available ACL rehabilitation resources — from exercise guidelines and strength benchmarks to return-to-sport checklists — recommended by the team at Pain & Performance Coach.
