Mary Fowler Returns to Training Following ACL Injury

Mary Fowler has made a remarkable comeback, sharing moments of her progress on social media just four months after undergoing surgery to repair a serious knee injury. The Australian international and Manchester City forward posted videos of herself running and performing basic exercises on grass, signaling strong progress in her recovery.

Diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sustained during her team’s semi-final defeat in April, Fowler’s season was cut short after a successful campaign where she scored ten goals for Manchester City. Typically, female athletes take around 12 months to fully recover from ACL reconstruction, according to scientific studies. However, Fowler is ahead of schedule, with her coach optimistic about a possible return as early as November.

On her social media, Fowler appeared cheerful and active, jogging, skipping, and performing exercises with a resistance band. She was seen riding a bike with her teammates during Manchester City’s pre-season training camp in Spain, suggesting her rehabilitation is progressing rapidly.

Many fans and fellow players celebrated her update. Notable footballers, including Sam Kerr and Alex Greenwood, expressed their support and excitement about her swift recovery.

Fowler has been proactive in sharing her recovery journey, posting images from hospital after surgery and snapshots of her workouts wearing a knee brace. She has embraced a positive mindset, viewing her injury as an upgrade rather than a setback, which she believes helps her mental resilience.

She recently returned to Europe after visiting her family in Australia, where she spent time with her partner, Nathan Cleary, and Olympic athlete Jess Fox. Her current progress has been encouraging, with her coach confirming she is doing running exercises and could be back on the field sooner than expected.