ACL & POST-SURGICAL REHAB IN CENTERVILLE, OH
CENTERVILLE & SOUTH DAYTON
Get back to your sport, your training, and your life after surgery, with confidence.
✓ A full hour, 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
✓ Hands-on treatment starting day one
✓ A clear plan back to training and life
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Recovering from ACL or other surgery?
After surgery, most people are dealing with:
A lot of uncertainty about what they can and can’t do
Weakness that seems to hang on forever
Fear of re-injury when it’s time to run, jump, or cut
Rehab that feels generic and rushed
We help you through every phase, from the first days after surgery to full return to sport.
Surgeries we help people recover from
ACL reconstruction and other knee surgeries, like meniscus repairs
Shoulder surgeries, like labrum and rotator cuff repairs
Hip surgeries, like hip arthroscopy
Ankle and Achilles surgeries
We also help people before surgery. Getting stronger beforehand can make the first weeks after surgery easier.
How post-surgical rehab works here
Every visit is a full hour, 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
We follow your surgeon’s protocol and are happy to keep your surgeon’s team updated
We use blood flow restriction (BFR) training to build strength early, when heavy weights aren’t safe yet
We keep the rest of your body training, so you don’t lose everything else
Early on, the goal is protecting what’s healing while getting your motion and strength back.
Returning to sport with data, not guesses
Time since surgery is only part of the answer. Before you go back to running, jumping, cutting, and competing, we test you.
Strength testing that compares your surgical side to your other side
Hop, jump, and landing tests
Running analysis and movement quality checks
You’ll know where you stand, and you’ll go back with real confidence.
How we help
We don’t guess…we assess. Your first visit is a full hour, 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. From there, your plan follows our three steps:
FEEL BETTER: Calm it down. We manage pain and swelling and get your motion back safely.
MOVE BETTER: Rebuild it. We rebuild strength with BFR and progressive loading, then retrain how you move, land, and change direction.
PERFORM BETTER: Keep it. We get you back to sport and training, with testing to show you’re ready.
You’ll leave your first visit knowing what’s going on, what to do next, what to modify for now, and roughly how long it should take.
Proudly helping South Dayton stay active. Clients come to our Centerville clinic from Washington Township, Springboro, Bellbrook, Beavercreek, and all over South Dayton. We’re proud to partner with local gyms including Burn Boot Camp, Centerville CrossFit, Fit Body Boot Camp, Orangetheory Fitness, Freedom Pointe CrossFit, Dayton CrossFit, M-Power Gym, Dayton Functional Fitness, and Kelli’s Body Shop.
Post-Surgical Questions People Often Ask
When should I start?
Your surgeon will tell you when to start. For many surgeries, it’s within the first week or two. If you can, reach out before surgery so we can plan ahead.
Do I need a referral?
In Ohio, you can see a physical therapist without a referral. After surgery, we’ll coordinate with your surgeon and follow their protocol.
How long does ACL rehab take?
It varies, but returning to sport after ACL reconstruction usually takes many months. We use testing, not just the calendar, to decide when you’re ready.
Do you take insurance?
We’re an out-of-network provider, which lets us spend a full hour 1-on-1 with you. Many clients use HSA/FSA cards or submit our documentation to their insurance for possible reimbursement.
What are your hours?
Monday 7:30am–7pm · Tuesday 6am–6:30pm · Wednesday 7am–6:30pm · Thursday 7am–7:30pm · Friday 7am–2pm · Saturday & Sunday closed
Where are you located?
601 Congress Park Dr., Centerville, OH 45459, an easy drive from anywhere in South Dayton.
What to do next
If you’re facing surgery or just had it, let’s talk. We get to help people just like you every day except Sundays.
Book a free discovery call with our team. No pressure, just a real conversation about what’s going on and the best next step to get you back to doing what you love, with the people you love.
Prefer to call? Call or leave a message: 937-802-4283
Related: BFR training · return-to-sport testing · knee pain · performance testing · all conditions we treat
Written by Dr. Luke Barhorst, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, founder of Training Nation Physical Therapy in Centerville, OH, and a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist.
