The Journal

Recovery, performance, and the science between.

Field notes from our physical therapists, performance coaches, and surgeons — written for the athlete, not the medical journal.

Physical Therapy

Your Complete ACL Recovery Timeline: Week 1 Through Month 9

Most patients hear 'six to nine months' and assume they'll be back to normal. The reality is more nuanced. Here's how we phase an ACL recovery — and how we know when you're actually ready.

Max Zapp, DPT

Licensed Physical Therapist · March 12, 2026 · 8 min read

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Performance

5 Signs You're Ready to Return to Sport After Knee Surgery

Surgical clearance means your graft has healed. Being ready means your body can handle the demands of your sport. Here are the five objective benchmarks we test before we sign off.

Jaison Strambler · March 5, 2026

News

Why Your Surgeon and PT Should Be in the Same Building

The gap between surgical discharge and rehab is where most patients fall through the cracks. At Recover + Perform, that gap doesn't exist — and here's what that means for your recovery.

Dr. Chris Jimenez · February 26, 2026