The anterior cruciate ligament is crucial for knee stability, and injuries can lead to significant pain and swelling. Commonly, ACL tears occur from sudden changes in direction and landing improperly. Injury severity affects recovery time, which can range from six months to over a year. Players like James Maddison and Levi Colwill face missing much of upcoming seasons due to such injuries. Physio Ben Warburton emphasizes that post-surgery recovery requires careful management, especially during the first three months, before intensive rehabilitation can begin.
"Once you've had surgery, there's a lot of trauma to the knee. Once that's calmed down, you've got to take it easy for the first three months."
"It will take a minimum of six months after surgery to get a player match-fit. When you get past that three-month mark, you can rehab."
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