Knee strength testing on a dynamometer during ACL rehab at Forza Physiotherapy

ACL Rehab and ACL Tear Treatment in Vancouver

ACL Rehab and ACL Tear Treatment in Vancouver

ACL rehab with objective testing

ACL rehab with objective testing

Forza offers one-on-one ACL rehab in downtown Vancouver, whether you are preparing for surgery, recovering from it, or managing without it. Your knee strength is measured, so each stage is based on numbers.

Before surgery, after surgery or non-surgical

Knee strength measured with force plates and dynamometers

Rehab on a full gym floor inside Evolve Strength

Is Your Knee Really Ready?

Physiotherapist assessing a patient's knee during ACL rehab at Forza Physiotherapy

An ACL that feels fine is not the same as a knee that is ready for sport.

No comparison between your injured and uninjured leg

Rehab that stops once walking feels normal

Forza ACL rehab tests your knee so you know where you stand.

Why Choose Forza for ACL Rehab

Why Choose Forza for ACL Rehab

Our ACL rehab is active, personal and measured.

Our ACL rehab is active, personal and measured.

Full One-on-One Sessions

Full One-on-One Sessions

You spend your whole session with your physiotherapist, start to finish.

You spend your whole session with your physiotherapist, start to finish.

Leg-to-Leg Testing

Leg-to-Leg Testing

Force plates and dynamometers compare your injured leg with the other at every stage.

Force plates and dynamometers compare your injured leg with the other at every stage.

Active Recovery in a Gym

Active Recovery in a Gym

Rehab happens on a full gym floor, with tools like Blood Flow Restriction training.

Rehab happens on a full gym floor, with tools like Blood Flow Restriction training.

Meet Your Physiotherapists

Forza is home to 4 registered physiotherapists who treat one-on-one.

Headshot of Jordan Huhta, Physiotherapist at Forza Physiotherapy
Jordan Huhta

MScPT, Physiotherapist

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Jordan leads physiotherapy on the major trauma and orthopaedics unit at Vancouver General Hospital. He trained at Manchester Metropolitan University and studied Kinesiology at UBC.

Treats: orthopaedic and post-surgical injuries, lower-limb injuries, and ACL rehab.

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Teala McEwan

MSc, Physiotherapy Physiotherapist

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Teala earned her Master's in Physiotherapy at Keele University and spent 3 years in private musculoskeletal practice in the UK.

Treats: musculoskeletal injuries and pelvic health, with added training in pelvic health physiotherapy, acupuncture, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion management.

Headshot of Justin Mazzei, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder at Forza Physiotherapy
Justin Mazzei

MScPT, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder

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Justin completed a Master's in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland and trained across Australia. He studied Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Treats: return-to-sport, injury prevention, and overhead and running athletes, and offers dry needling.

Headshot of Marcel Wallace, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder at Forza Physiotherapy
Marcel Wallace

MScPT, Physiotherapist and Co-Founder

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Marcel earned his Master's in Physiotherapy from Brunel University in the UK and moved to Canada in 2020. He is an Olympic weightlifter and lectures in orthopaedic pathology.

Treats: low back, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle injuries, and strength athletes.



What to Expect From ACL Rehab

What to Expect From ACL Rehab

ACL rehab at Forza is one-on-one physiotherapy for an anterior cruciate ligament tear, whether you are waiting for surgery, recovering from a reconstruction, or managing the injury without an operation.

Who it is for. People who have just torn their ACL and want to settle the knee and keep strength, people preparing for reconstruction, people in rehab after surgery, and people managing an ACL tear without surgery alongside their doctor's advice.

Your first visit. Your first appointment is a 45 or 60-minute one-to-one assessment. Your physiotherapist reviews your injury, any surgery and your goals, screens your movement and runs objective strength testing on both legs. You leave with a staged plan, and if you have had surgery it follows your surgeon's protocol.

Follow-up sessions. Sessions progress from basic knee control to heavier strength work, then to running, hopping and change of direction, each stage unlocked by your test results. Follow-ups are one-on-one for the whole session: 45 minutes is $145 and 60 minutes is $190, and your physiotherapist will talk through how often to come in rather than sell you a fixed package.

Fees. A 45-minute initial assessment is $145 and a 60-minute initial assessment is $190. Forza direct bills most major extended health plans in BC, and you do not need a doctor's referral to book.

Not sure where to start? Book a free 10-minute discovery call with a physiotherapist, or book online when you are ready.

When we refer you on. If your assessment points to something that needs a doctor, imaging or a specialist first, your physiotherapist will tell you and help you arrange it. Physiotherapy at Forza works alongside your family doctor and surgeon, not instead of them.

ACL rehab at Forza is one-on-one physiotherapy for an anterior cruciate ligament tear, whether you are waiting for surgery, recovering from a reconstruction, or managing the injury without an operation.

Who it is for. People who have just torn their ACL and want to settle the knee and keep strength, people preparing for reconstruction, people in rehab after surgery, and people managing an ACL tear without surgery alongside their doctor's advice.

Your first visit. Your first appointment is a 45 or 60-minute one-to-one assessment. Your physiotherapist reviews your injury, any surgery and your goals, screens your movement and runs objective strength testing on both legs. You leave with a staged plan, and if you have had surgery it follows your surgeon's protocol.

Follow-up sessions. Sessions progress from basic knee control to heavier strength work, then to running, hopping and change of direction, each stage unlocked by your test results. Follow-ups are one-on-one for the whole session: 45 minutes is $145 and 60 minutes is $190, and your physiotherapist will talk through how often to come in rather than sell you a fixed package.

Fees. A 45-minute initial assessment is $145 and a 60-minute initial assessment is $190. Forza direct bills most major extended health plans in BC, and you do not need a doctor's referral to book.

Not sure where to start? Book a free 10-minute discovery call with a physiotherapist, or book online when you are ready.

When we refer you on. If your assessment points to something that needs a doctor, imaging or a specialist first, your physiotherapist will tell you and help you arrange it. Physiotherapy at Forza works alongside your family doctor and surgeon, not instead of them.

Testing Your Knee at Every Stage

Testing Your Knee at Every Stage

How force plate testing works. You stand, squat, jump or push on force plates while they record how much force each leg produces and how quickly. Dynamometers measure the strength of single muscle groups. The software compares your two sides and tracks the same numbers over time, so your physiotherapist can show you how your injured knee compares with the other instead of estimating it.

ACL rehab moves through stages: settling the knee, rebuilding strength, then running, jumping, landing and change of direction. Retesting shows when you are ready for each one, so the decision to move on is based on your results, not a date.

Related programs at Forza: post-surgery physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy. Read more about what force plates reveal about rehab.

ACL Rehab FAQ

ACL Rehab FAQ

Do I need a referral for ACL rehab?

Do I need a referral for ACL rehab?

No, you can book physiotherapy at Forza without a referral. Some extended health plans require one for reimbursement, so check your policy first.

No, you can book physiotherapy at Forza without a referral. Some extended health plans require one for reimbursement, so check your policy first.

Can I start rehab before surgery?

Can I start rehab before surgery?

Yes. Many people start rehab before surgery. Your physiotherapist will work alongside your surgeon's advice.

Yes. Many people start rehab before surgery. Your physiotherapist will work alongside your surgeon's advice.

Do you work with ACL injuries that are not operated on?

Do you work with ACL injuries that are not operated on?

Yes. Rehab is part of managing an ACL injury with or without surgery. We assess you and build a plan around your goals.

Yes. Rehab is part of managing an ACL injury with or without surgery. We assess you and build a plan around your goals.

How is my progress measured?

How is my progress measured?

With force plate, dynamometer and VALD testing on both legs. The results set your baseline and show your progress in numbers, not guesswork.

With force plate, dynamometer and VALD testing on both legs. The results set your baseline and show your progress in numbers, not guesswork.

What should I bring to my first visit?

What should I bring to my first visit?

Your surgeon's instructions if you have had surgery, any scan reports, your benefits information, and clothing you can move in.

Your surgeon's instructions if you have had surgery, any scan reports, your benefits information, and clothing you can move in.

Find Us in Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver

Forza is on the 4th floor of The Post building, inside Evolve Strength.

Address: 658 Homer St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-359-2919
Email: contact@forzaphysiotherapy.com

How to Find Us
Enter the Post building lobby by the Starbucks and City Market.
Take the 2 escalators up to the gym, or the 2 central elevators to the 4th floor.

Forza is on the 4th floor of The Post building, inside Evolve Strength.

Address: 658 Homer St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-359-2919

Email: contact@forzaphysiotherapy.com

How to Find Us

Enter the Post building lobby by the Starbucks and City Market.

Take the 2 escalators up to the gym, or the 2 central elevators to the 4th floor.


Watch our short walkthrough video below.


Find Us in Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver

Forza is on the 4th floor of The Post building, inside Evolve Strength.

Address: 658 Homer St, Suite 410, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-359-2919

Email: contact@forzaphysiotherapy.com

How to Find Us

Enter the Post building lobby by the Starbucks and City Market.

Take the 2 escalators up to the gym, or the 2 central elevators to the 4th floor.


Watch our short walkthrough video below.


Photo of downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada
Photo of downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada