ACL Rehab Self‑Check (MOON‑inspired)

Dr Srinivas B S Kambhampati

MS(Ortho), FRCS(Eng & Glasg), FRCS (Tr & Orth), Dip (Applied Biomechanics)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Vijayawada

Enter your surgery date, then use the checklist to confirm you’ve met goals before moving on. This page stores your progress on this device only (LocalStorage).

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Your rehabilitation team should guide your progression. This tool is for self‑tracking and education.

Phase goals

Checklist (confirm with your therapist if unsure)

Tip: You can still view later phases, but the page will warn you if prior goals are not complete.

Milestones & quick notes

Why phases? The MOON Knee program uses five phases, each with specific goals; you should complete one phase before moving to the next.

Start independent walking (no crutches) is often ~2–6 weeks (depends on swelling, quad control, and gait).
Climbing stairs up/down more confidently is often ~4–8 weeks (varies with strength and control).
Driving a car: typically ~2–6 weeks (earlier for left knee + automatic; later for right knee—only when you can brake safely and you are off sedating pain meds).
Driving a two‑wheeler: often ~6–10 weeks (balance, reaction time, and safe emergency braking are essential).
Exercise bike is often ~3–4 weeks.
Swimming (no breaststroke kick initially) is often allowed around ~6–8 weeks once wounds are healed and your surgeon/physio clears you.
Jogging / running is not before ~10–14 weeks and only if pain/swelling are controlled and your physio clears you.
Start a sitting/desk job is often possible around ~1–2 weeks if pain and swelling are controlled and you can keep the leg elevated periodically.
Long‑haul flight travel: commonly considered after ~4–6 weeks with precautions (hydration, calf pumps, aisle walks, compression stockings if advised) and surgeon clearance.
Return to sport is often ~8–10 months with criteria/testing.

🚩 Red Flag Symptoms — Seek Medical Advice Immediately:

Fever above 100.4°F (38°C)
Increasing redness, warmth, or discharge from the wound
Sudden increase in knee swelling that does not settle with rest/ice
Severe or worsening pain not relieved by prescribed medication
Calf pain, calf swelling, or tenderness (possible blood clot)
Shortness of breath or chest pain (medical emergency)
New knee instability or a sudden "giving‑way" episode
Loss of ability to fully straighten the knee after previously achieving it

Your saved phases

Clinician mode tip: you can brand this page, add your own exercise videos, and export progress as a PDF.