Recovering from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury can be a long and frustrating journey — especially for those eager to return to the sports they love. But how do you know when it’s truly safe to return to play? In this two-part series, we hear from the experts who guide patients through the full spectrum of ACL recovery — from surgery to rehabilitation and return to sport. In Part 1, we speak with Dr Foo Gen Lin, Sports & Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apex Sports Clinic based at Core Clinic, who shares his personal insights and clinical process for determining when a patient is ready to take that next step.
