07/18/2026
🍁 Alphonso Davies tore his ACL in 2025. One of the fastest players in the world, sidelined in an instant. ⚽️
Here’s what actually happened - and what it takes to come back.
The ACL sits deep inside the knee, connecting the thigh bone to the shin bone. It tears when the femur is forced past the tibia - and for a player whose entire game is built on speed and explosiveness, that’s as bad as it gets.
Recovery isn’t quick or easy. But it is possible.
→ Surgery first — essential for any athlete wanting to return to sport
→ Then 6–12 months of structured rehab
→ Starting with range of motion and strength, building into explosive, sport-specific movement
→ The benchmark? 90% symmetry between both legs before stepping back on the pitch
That’s exactly the kind of care we provide at School of Movement: evidence-based treatment for muscles, nerves, bones, and joints, designed to get you healing faster, returning stronger, and performing at your highest level in sport and in life.
See us at:
📍 Markham — 166 Bullock Dr
📍 Forest Hill — 881 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto
📍 Newmarket — 210 Pony Dr
If you’re dealing with an injury and ready to move again, we’re ready for you. Link in bio to book 🔗
