If you tear your ACL you may find yourself wondering… Do I need surgery? How long is my recovery if I have surgery? What can be done to prevent reoccurrence of the inury? Surgery verses opting for No Surgery Context is very important and we must remember one size does not fit all. The non surgical athlete that chooses to use conservative approaches with a physical therapist. In the early phases of rehab the goal is to decrease swelling, pain, and stiffness while restoring ran