ACL Injury: Early Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Early recognition of ACL injury matters — swelling, a popping sensation and instability are common. Early physiotherapy assessment speeds diagnosis, imaging decisions and recovery planning.
YOS Health — Blog
Evidence-informed physiotherapy articles — ACL, knee pain, meniscus, runner’s knee, rehab programs and more.
How Long Does ACL Recovery Really Take? A Physiotherapist Explains
ACL recovery is criterion-based not calendar-based. Learn the rehab phases, objective strength and hop tests, and realistic return-to-sport milestones clinicians use to clear athletes safely.
ACL Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Rehab – Which Is Right for You?
An evidence-focused comparison of reconstruction vs conservative rehab — who benefits from surgery, when non-surgical pathways are appropriate and how physio-led rehab can succeed.
Top 10 Exercises for ACL Rehabilitation (Safe for Beginners)
A progressive, beginner-friendly exercise selection to rebuild strength, balance and movement quality after ACL injury — includes regressions and safety notes for each exercise.
How Physiotherapy Helps You Avoid Surgery for Common Injuries
Explains conservative management pathways where targeted exercise, movement retraining and education resolve pain and restore function — and when surgical options remain necessary.
Why Your Knee Makes a Clicking Sound & When It’s a Red Flag
Most knee clicks are benign (gas/tendon glides). Painful clicking, recurrent swelling, locking or instability are red flags — this post explains the likely causes and next steps.
Knee Pain While Climbing Stairs? Common Reasons & Fixes
Covers patellofemoral pain, tendinopathy, early osteoarthritis and meniscal causes — plus practical physio fixes: strengthening, taping and sensible load modification.
Meniscus Tear: Signs, Causes & When to See a Physio
Typical symptoms of meniscal tears include painful twisting injuries, joint-line tenderness and occasional locking; this article outlines conservative vs surgical approaches.
Best Treatments for Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Evidence-based approaches for PFPS: progressive strengthening, gait retraining, taping, footwear adjustments and load management — a practical plan for runners.
How a Structured ACL Rehab Program Improves Recovery Outcomes
Why phased, criterion-based ACL rehabilitation improves strength symmetry, reduces re-injury risk and supports a safer, evidence-led return to sport.