This comprehensive rehabilitation guide covers post-ACL reconstruction recovery for day surgery patients. It addresses swelling management through icing, elevation, and gentle movements, plus walking protocols with knee braces and weight-bearing restrictions. The resource details protective measures for the new ACL including brace usage and movement limitations, provides specific home exercise programs targeting ankle pumps, thigh strengthening, knee bending, and leg raises. It outlines progressive rehabilitation goals from 1-2 weeks through 6-12 months, covering range of motion restoration, strength building, cardiovascular fitness, agility training, and gradual return to sports activities.