Comeback Story

Siljan – Cruciate Ligament Tears in Competitive Sports

A torn cruciate ligament in competitive sports suddenly changes your whole outlook. That’s exactly what happened to Siljan: He had actually been planning to take the next step toward competitive sports, but the knee injury brought him to an abrupt halt. The dream of playing lacrosse at the highest level seemed a distant prospect for the time being. Step by step, he fought his way back to his favorite activity: with his eyes firmly fixed on the future and a big dream in mind: the 2028 Olympics.

injury

Torn cruciate ligament

THERAPEUTIC GOAL

2028 Olympics

DURATION OF THERAPY

9 months

Therapeutic focus:

The goal was to optimally prepare Siljan for the high physical demands of competitive lacrosse following his cruciate ligament tear. The focus was on stability and resilience. Using a personalized, performance-oriented rehabilitation approach and regular stress tests, we continuously monitored her progress and gradually increased the training intensity. Step by step, she made her way back to competitive sports. Today, Siljan isn’t just back on the field—she’s pursuing her goal with greater clarity and determination than ever before.

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“The knee injury happened just as I was about to take the next step toward competitive sports. But at REHAFABRIK, it wasn’t just about getting healthy again—it was about coming back stronger and more capable. With every step forward, my strength, confidence, and focus on my big goal returned: playing lacrosse at the highest level—and, in the long term, the dream of the 2028 Olympics. Today, I’m more resilient and motivated than ever before.”

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