When Can I Play Again? - The Science of Return to Sport
When can I play again after tearing my ACL? Joshua Reside, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon at UF Health Shands Hospital, explains what "return to play" really means and the three phases—participation, competition, and performance. He covers reconstruction options (autograft quadriceps or patellar tendon), typical timelines, the role of physical therapy, and objective testing such as Biodex strength comparisons and limb symmetry before returning to sport.
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