As a physical therapist, one of the most important things that we can do for our patients is to educate them. Informing our patients on why they are in pain or are not able to run is an essential aspect of rehab. After determining the impairments and the cause of pain, your ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine PT will come up with ways to 
eliminate pain with stretching, strengthening, and other treatment techniques. As someone who has personally been a patient through physical therapy multiple times with multiple reconstructive knee surgeries, I know how important patient education is. Before going into surgery, it is important to be prepared for what will happen after you come out of the operating room. Ask your surgeon or PT how long you will be on crutches or how long you will be in a sling so that you can prepare for help at home, transportation, etc.
The rehab process is sometimes a long, tedious, and boring process. But, with the help of surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and the whole medical team, you will be able to get back out on the field again. One thing that I wish I was told after my first ACL repair was that you are going to have some good days and bad days. That is normal with all surgeries so don’t go climb Mt. Everest on the good days and don’t be too down on those bad days. Your body requires time to heal the surgically repaired tissues. In general, the more compliant you are with doctor and PT instructions, the better your outcome will be. So don’t be afraid to ask questions as a patient. Remember we are here to educate you along the process.