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In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, Dr. Ben Geierman sits down with Lauren Pak to discuss reducing barriers to engaging in fitness. They dive into the need for such an approach, as well as how Lauren and her husband Jason have built their business around it. They also discuss Lauren's ACLr rehab journey and the trials and tribulations that have accompanied it. Additionally, they talk about how to address misinformation in the fitness space and mobility considerations in a fitness routine. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolution of their business and practical tips for aspiring coaches and trainers. You can find Lauren and her husband Jason on Instagram at @jasonandlaurenpak. We hope you enjoy this episode!     FREE Research Roundup Email Series | Get research reviews sent to your inbox, once a month, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in rehab and fitness The Barbell Rehab Method Certification Course Schedule | 2-days, 15 hours, and CEU approved The Barbell Rehab Weightlifting Certification Course Schedule | 2-days, 15 hours, and CEU approved

Medial meniscal repair performed at the time of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) has been shown to be significantly associated with subsequent surgery, and subsequent surgery has been associated with increased Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pain score and decreased patient satisfaction.   In conclusion, successful medial meniscal repair performed at the time of primary ACLR decreased clinically significant knee pain 10 years postoperatively. However, the mediating effect of subsequent surgery was significant and diminished the overall contribution of medial meniscal repair in decreasing the likelihood of KOOS pain. Continued efforts should be made to decrease the likelihood of subsequent surgery after medial meniscal repair performed at the time of primary ACLR.     Click here to read the article.

The live clinician interviews took place at the Elite Football Rehab Conference. Thank you to our guests: Kaleb Whitehair, Scott Greenberg, Tim Vidale, Josh Funk, Marcin Szczyglowski, Neil Sheth, Amit Gohil, John DeWitt, Owen Runion, Shelbie Miller, Q Willey, Carol Mack, Brad Curran, Brian Adams, and Dano Norceide! Quantifying Muscle Volume Deficits Among 38 Lower Extremity Muscles in Collegiate Football Athletes After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Ito N, Martin JA, Joachim MR, et al. Am J Sports Med. Published online January 28, 2025. doi:10.1177/03635465241313235 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Tobacco use is a known modifiable risk factor for postoperative complications and revision surgery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Previous studies focus on tobacco as a broad categorization of traditional smoking, smokeless tobacco, and other forms of nicotine use. It is unclear if differences in the type of nicotine used lead to similar adverse outcomes after ACLR.   In conclusion, smokeless tobacco use was associated with an increased risk of medical complications, ED utilization, and subsequent procedures compared with nonuser controls and traditional smokers. These findings highlight the importance of considering specific forms of tobacco use in preoperative screening for patients undergoing ACLR.     Click here to read the article.

This week on Off the Shelf, Jason Workmaster, member and Government Contracts Practice lead at Miller & Chevalier, provides a wide-ranging update on key policy developments and legal trends in government contracts. Workmaster discusses the impact of the administration's EEO/DEI Executive Order (EO) and what government contractors need to know, including how compliance programs will need to adjust.  He notes that the EO guidance includes a new certification requirement that will raise potential Civil False Claims Act liability for government contractors. Workmaster also talks about the new proposed organizational conflict of interest FAR rule, and he looks into his crystal ball and highlights the possibility that the new Congress may repeal some final rules issued by the Biden Administration pursuant to the Congressional Review Act.  It will be a question of timing and Congressional workload as to whether some final rulesare repealed.  Finally, Jason briefs the Federal Circuit's ACLR  decision regarding the adequacy of commercial record-keeping practices in the context of a claim.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Off the Shelf, Jason Workmaster, member and Government Contracts Practice lead at Miller & Chevalier, provides a wide-ranging update on key policy developments and legal trends in government contracts.  Workmaster discusses the impact of the administration's EEO/DEI Executive Order (EO) and what government contractors need to know, including how compliance programs will need to adjust.  He notes that the EO guidance includes a new certification requirement that will raise potential Civil False Claims Act liability for government contractors.  Workmaster also talks about the new proposed organizational conflict of interest FAR rule, and he looks into his crystal ball and highlights the possibility that the new Congress may repeal some final rules issued by the Biden Administration pursuant to the Congressional Review Act.  It will be a question of timing and Congressional workload as to whether some final rules are repealed.  Finally, Jason briefs the Federal Circuit's ACLR  decision regarding the adequacy of commercial record-keeping practices in the context of a claim.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Quadriceps Strength Does Not Associate with Gait Adaptation Ability in Individuals with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Evans-Pickett A, Franz JR, Padua DA, et al. J Athl Train. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0266.24 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik/Jason/Chris's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

Prolonged Physiotherapy after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Does Not Improve Muscular Strength and Function Dauty M, Le Mercier E, Menu P, et al. J Clin Med. 2024;13(9):2519. doi:10.3390/jcm13092519 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Robby Donnelly & Dr. Jason Scopp to discuss Robby's return to sport following knee injury resulting in an ACLr via BTB, medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscus transplant. Robby Donnelly enters his junior year at Salisbury University, where he is a member of the men's lacrosse team. Originally from New Jersey, Robby grew up playing lacrosse as an attacker. Robby has faced multiple knee injuries resulting in 2 surgeries and has successfully been able to return to sport despite these setbacks. He is currently gearing up for his upcoming season with the Seagulls. For more on Salisbury Men's Lacrosse & Robby, be sure to follow @salisburymlax & @r.donnelly10 on Instagram. Dr. Scopp is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and a pioneer in the field of cartilage restoration, a procedure for joint pain available in only a handful of medical centers across the country. In addition to his biotechnology research on joint preservation, Dr. Scopp specializes in the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries. He is an internationally featured speaker on the topics of joint preservation, cartilage defects and restorative treatment options. Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and a lifelong athlete himself, Dr. Scopp has been team physician for the United States Soccer Team, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Salisbury University and the Delmarva Shorebirds (a Baltimore Orioles organization), among others. Dr. Scopp received his medical degree from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. His residency in orthopaedic surgery was completed at University of Maryland Medical Systems, and he completed his fellowship in sports medicine, arthroscopy and articular cartilage restoration at the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group in California. For more on Dr. Scopp and his team at POA, be sure to check out https://www.peninsulaortho.com/ *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

Effect of eccentric isokinetic exercise on muscle strength and functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Ong MTY, Chan JSY, Man GCW, et al. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol. 2024;30:20-26. doi:10.1016/j.asmart.2023.11.002 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Dan Cobian from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Knee Extensor Torque Steadiness and Quadriceps Activation Variability in Collegiate Athletes 4, 6, and 12 Months After ACL Reconstruction Cobian DG, Oppenheim ZR, Roehl TJ, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2024;12(6):23259671241253844. doi:10.1177/23259671241253843 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight Koal Challenge – Sam Roux

In episode 65 Johnny makes his triumphant return after defeating Montezuma's revenge to help the guys breakdown a couple recent publications on BFR and rehab after ACLr. Zac takes the lead on the first of the papers that had a bit of a clickbait title per the fellas assessment. The paper titled, “‘Real world' clinical implementation of blood flow restriction therapy does not increase quadriceps strength after quadriceps tendon autograft ACL reconstruction” has a number of demographic problems the fellas discuss, and ultimately evaluated one of the least relevant outcome measures by their estimation. Kyle finishes up the breakdown with some alternate and far more accurate title suggestions for the paper. The second paper they discuss was a recent review paper on ACL and BFR. Ben takes the lead breaking down this paper where the fellas have a tough time sorting why some studies were excluded and why at least one was included. Long story short the evidence on BFR use in ACLr rehab is still very limited and a review focusing on most all aspects of that process should be read with a healthy level of skepticism. Find us at: June 26-27: https://convention.nata.org/ June 29-30: https://hockey.eliterehabconferences.com/ July 13-14: https://basketball.eliterehabconferences.com/ Medbridge ACL Series: https://www.medbridge.com/

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In today's episode, Open Chain Knee Extension after ACLR I talk about...-what happens to the ACL after surgery – anterior tibial translation during open kineticchain extension – rehab considerations after ACLR and so much more!Meet our new sponsor: Tread Labs!!

Dr. Jason Lunden // #FitnessAthleteFriday // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, Endurance Athlete Division Leader Jason Lunden discusses helping patients return to running following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). Jason describes healing & strength benchmarks to use to initiate running, strengthening needed to facilitate return to running, and biomechanical changes that need to be addressed to improve performance. Take a listen to the episode or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog If you're looking to learn from our Endurance Athlete division, check out our live physical therapy courses or our online physical therapy courses. Check out our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab. EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION JASON LUNDENHey, good morning, everyone. Welcome to another edition of PT on ice daily show. My name is Jason London. I am the endurance or the endurance athlete division lead. And I am happy to be chatting with you all today. We'll be talking about return to run following ACL reconstruction. Sorry that I'm on a little late. I just wanted to avoid my dogs going crazy when my daughter was getting picked up. So for those of you who are patiently waiting since seven, thanks for your wait. So we're going to be talking about return to run following ACL reconstruction, covering, you know, why do we care? when that happens and why do we need to be thoughtful about that, what do we look for as our athletes are returning to run, and then how do we address it. So one, why do we care? Well, several different reasons. First and foremost, performance. We want to set our athletes up for success with when they're returning to run and being able to demonstrate good mechanics for performance, but also We do want to be thoughtful of that healing ACL graft and as it is going through the ligamentization phase, we want that to have basically been gone through that full phase before return to run just because of the stresses placed on the ACL with plyometrics, even though running itself in healthy adults should have very low stress on the ACL. And then third, probably the most important piece with really being cognizant of what's going on with their gait mechanics is a high rate of early onset osteoarthritis following ACL reconstruction. And with that, there's been studies looking that have shown that It really comes down to one of the risk factors is patients who under load the operative side seems to be one of the driving factors for early onset arthritis. So it's going to be something that you want to look for. CHANGES IN MECHANICS FOLLOWING ACLR So what do we look for in these patients who are returning to run following ACL reconstruction? Well, the main things that we see in the literature and then I would say I see in the clinic as well is, um, I'm jumping ahead here a little bit. But what we want to look for is those patients that are underloading the knee, so decreased knee flexion on the operative side in the sagittal plane at mid stance compared to the on operative side. So any difference greater than two degrees of knee flexion at mid stance is something that we need to address. That patient is underloading that knee. And then the second thing, particularly for patients following a hamstring autograft, semi-T, semi-membranosis autograft, is increased tibial external rotation during stance, which has been shown to be in the literature. Now, I jumped ahead there a little bit. WHEN CAN WE RETURN TO RUNNING? You know, when are we actually allowing these patients to return to run? Again, we want the graft to have gone through the ligamentization phase. So that is going to be at four months, anywhere between three and four months. But to be on the conservative side, you would want to wait till to the four month mark. And in addition to that, we don't want to just be timeline based because, you know, assuming that the graft has gone through the ligamentization phase is all done on you know, benchtop research. So we do want to have our objective criterion as well for when these patients are ready to return to run. And so we want, first and foremost, you know, full passive range of motion, minimal to no swelling, and normal walking gait. Those three things, in my mind, should almost always have been achieved by the six-week mark, so it gives you plenty of time before you're even thinking about returning to run. In addition to that, objectively we want them to have a certain level of strength. So we want 90% limb symmetry index, so 90% of what they can do on the non-operative side for hip strength, particularly hip abductor, adductor, and extension strength. And we want 80 to 85% LSI of knee strength, so quad and hamstring strength. Ideally testing all of these with, isometrically using a dynamometer. If not, you know, coming up with other ways with one rep maxes, planks, et cetera, to try to get a little bit of a better sense rather than just your hand doing that isometric hold and rating it a, you know, five out of five. In addition to 80-85% LSI with isometric strength testing for the knee, we want there to be some objective testing too. So we want the athletes to be able to perform single leg squat to 60 degrees with really good form without having to put their contralateral leg down and then do a two minute timed single leg squat max reps in two minutes and comparing that to the contralateral side and wanting that to be at 80 to 85% of what they can do on the non-operative limb. So this is, of course, going to take them some time to achieve. And so generally when that is going to happen is between the three and four month mark. So again, 90% hip strength, 80 to 85% knee strength, both isometrically and objectively. INITIATING RETURN TO RUNNING And then when they are returning to run, we're going to start with a walk jog program. where they're going to be jogging for a certain number of minutes and then having a walking interval with that. And gradually ramping up, depending on their experience, to where they are running continuously for 30 minutes. Once they've hit that, then you can have them do a threshold test. And basically, after they've had two successful bouts of running at 30 minutes without pain, having them on that third run of that week going to run as long as they can without pain during the run and for 24 hours after and that would set their threshold in terms of where they're going to be starting out at and then you're going to increase their running volume off of that. LOADING TO FACILITATE RETURN TO RUNNING I got a little bit ahead of myself earlier on but what we do want to look for is decreased knee flexion or underloading in mid stance on that operative side or excessive external rotation on that operative side as well of the tibia. And so how do we address that is mainly making sure that for the loading that one that they do have adequate quad strength to accept the load so really working on a lot of eccentric quad strengthening using the extension machine, leg press or or weighted wall sits, and then also doing focused loading patterns. So I really like having them do crouched carries with the knees flexed to approximately 60 degrees. I'm really teaching them to load through that knee that way, as well as doing some supported hopping with a monster band, a pull-up assist band, to really get them to load through that knee. ADDRESSING GAIT MECHANICSAnd as we know from a lot of the literature is, you know, strengthening alone is not going to carry over to the gait mechanics, unfortunately. And so we need to give them some cues while they're running to increase loading and knee flexion at mid stance. Probably the best cue to give them is to try to hit the ground hard when they're running. It's a nice external cue that seems to work better. Otherwise, other things you could try is telling them to try to sink into their stance more when they're running too. And, you know, having them do that in block training. So, you know, a lot of verbal feedback for them or auditory feedback based on how they're they're striking and titrating that over time. For the increased tibial external rotation that really again goes back to hamstring strength particularly medial hamstring strength since that's where the graft was taken for those hamstring autografts and in the study by absorted kick in 2017, they found that those athletes who had less than 85% hamstring strength compared to the contralateral side were more likely to have that tibial external rotation. So again, focusing back to that strengthening of the hamstring, but having to get that carry over for gait too. And what I found is I don't have really good external cue for them, but just having them thinking about when they're coming into flight phase is having them pick their foot up and internally rotating their foot to overcompensate initially, and then gradually that works itself out. So return to run for ACL reconstruction, you know, we're probably getting in the time right now where this has been happening for a lot of you for those athletes who tore their ACL in fall sports. Winter sports, we're probably not quite there yet unless they tore it in early season, but really be thoughtful about the timing of that. Again, thinking of wanting the graft to have gone through that ligamentization phase, so generally around four months, and generally they're not going to be ready until that point anyways if we look at our objective criteria, particularly of the 85% isometric strength of quadriceps and hamstring and being able to get 85% of what they can do on the control at all time with that two minute timed squat to 60 degrees. Again, this is important for performance. important for good outcomes following that ACL reconstruction and most importantly important for trying to decrease that rate of early onset arthritis at the knee following ACL reconstruction. So hope you gained a few pearls here. Working with ACL reconstruction patients is very rewarding and a lot of fun and don't just fall into the habit of When it's time to return a run, just sending them off with a walk jog program. Make sure you're looking at their gait mechanics and addressing that and thinking also about what is that athlete's history of running and what are their goals for running too. SUMMARY If you're looking to join us for any of the endurance athlete courses, we are just starting up the second cohort of online and unfortunately that is full for any of those that would want to join. So your next option there is May 7th, I believe. The first professional bike fit cert is coming up here in April, April 20th in Asheville. This is a little bit of a special one. as that the other lead faculty, Matt Keister, and myself will both be teaching that, so it should be a lot of fun. And we're really looking forward to hitting the trails around Asheville for some great biking. And then the first rehabilitation of the injured runner live course is going to be in June in Milwaukee. That one is filling fast, so if you're thinking or sitting on the fence on that, Make sure you sign up for that quickly. We do only have two live courses this year for Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner live, but we will be offering more next year as Megan Peach is moving back stateside and we'll be able to teach with that. I hope you all have a wonderful day. Get outside and do something fun with friends and family over the weekend, and we will catch you all later. Bye. Did you see him? I need to go get ready. OUTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the PT on ICE daily show. If you enjoyed this content, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review, and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram at the Institute of Clinical Excellence. 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Beware of the 'moving target' - uninvolved limb strength increases to exceed pre-operative values during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction in male professional and recreational athletes. Barbosa O, Kotsifaki R, Whiteley R, et al. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11961 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by our sponsors at: CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight

In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we welcome Dr. Timothy E. Hewett, a world-renowned orthopedic researcher and professor. With a doctorate from the University of Cincinnati in Physiology and Biophysics and a fellowship in Molecular Biology and Biomechanics, Dr. Hewett has become one of the leading authorities in the field of injury prevention and rehabilitation, especially regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. His career spans decades of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the understanding and management of sports-related injuries.Dr. Hewett's recent work includes a fascinating study evaluating the impact of running post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) on the gastrocnemius muscle, more commonly known as the calf muscle. This study is part of his broader research into ACL injuries, focusing on innovative methods to reduce injury risks and improve rehabilitation outcomes. His expertise in biomechanics and sports medicine positions him uniquely to offer insights into the latest breakthroughs that could significantly impact sports and athletic performance.During the podcast, Dr. Hewett will share his extensive knowledge on how athletes can lower their risk of ACL injuries by up to 50%. He will also discuss the management of the high-performance demands in today's sports landscape and how athletes can maintain their physical and mental well-being amidst these challenges. Additionally, Dr. Hewett will enlighten listeners about a "Ramp Lesion" concerning the knee, providing valuable information for athletes, trainers, and sports enthusiasts alike.This episode promises to be an enlightening and informative session with one of the foremost experts in sports medicine and biomechanics, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in sports health and injury prevention.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is one of our Top 3 episodes of 2023 -episode 158 with host Jordi Taylor and Brendan Hoyer. Today's guest is Alan Murdoch, best known for his work in the rehab speed space with SpeedWorks. In this episode, Alan chats around where and how he found himself in the rehab/space, some of the key things he looks for when starting with a ACLr athlete, biggest flaws in movement, what the best practitioners know that the average don't, getting the best outcomes for your athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the rehab/ return to play in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Johnny and Kyle talk with Adam Weaver, PT and Dylan Roman, PT of Connecticut Children's. They were part of a team that recently published a paper in The Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine detailing the results of a trial they conducted using BFR following ACLR in adolescents (12-18 y/o's). The title of their paper is: Early- and Late-Stage Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Knee Strength in Adolescents After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Here's a link to the paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23259671231213034 Intro backing track from: Trick or Treat (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/l_trick-or-treat Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/uNPXJ9CDzbc

Injecting bioactive substances into the knee is common in orthopaedic practice, and recently it has been shown to mitigate risk factors for posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Therefore, understanding the influence of these injections on postoperative infection rate is imperative.   In conclusion, postinjury and preoperative aspiration and CSI is a safe intervention that can be used before ACLR. Future studies with larger sample sizes, longer patient follow-ups, and multiple surgeons would be helpful to both better understand infection risk and better identify the influence of CSI on preventing posttraumatic osteoarthritis.     Click here to read the article.

Chris sat down with Danny Larson to discuss all things Rate of Force Development. We dive into: the importance of training rate of force development, strategies to improve RFD and the easiest entry points, when to progress, and sample treatment sessions for a young athlete status post ACLR and an older adult with a high fall risk. Danny is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, sports residency coordinator, and researcher based out of Lawrence, Kansas. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/s2oMnplsXd0  Papers Discussed:  Danny's JOSPT Blog Buckthorpe et al. 2018 Maestroni et al. 2020 More about Danny:  Danny's Twitter --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/  Apparel: https://store.e3rehab.com/collections/frontpage  --- Podcast Sponsors: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab CSMi: https://humacnorm.com/  --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @chrishughen --- This episode was produced by Matt Hunter.

Arthrofibrosis (AF) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) remains a challenge. There is a paucity of data on arthroscopic interventions for AF after ACLR.   In conclusion, an arthroscopic intervention for AF after ACLR successfully improved knee ROM and pain. Patients who underwent either early or late surgery obtained satisfactory motion and function, although improved PROs were observed when the intervention occurred within 3 months of the primary procedure.     Click here to read the article.

Are your hamstrings the unsung heroes of knee stability? Discover how this overlooked muscle group plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your ACL with our guest, Dr. Jeffrey Pope, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon from Kayal Orthopaedic Center. His expert insights on the anatomy of the ACL and its interplay with the hamstrings are revelations that you won't want to miss. Injuries can throw life off balance, especially those as common and challenging as an ACL tear. This episode is your guide to understanding the epidemiology, signs, and symptoms of ACL tears, as well as the assessment methods used to diagnose them. But the knowledge-sharing doesn't stop there. Dr. Pope also weighs the pros and cons of nonoperative care and reveals the circumstances when an ACL reconstruction or repair becomes necessary. If you've ever wondered about the importance of physical therapy or the criteria to be met before surgery, this episode is for you.Buckle up for a deep dive into the exciting world of ACL surgery advancements. From autograft and allograft therapies to arthroscopic techniques, we explore it all. Listen in as Dr. Pope deciphers these complex medical terms and procedures, discussing the indications, benefits, and potential risks involved. With a focus on the post-operative biological process, he emphasizes the necessity of a minimum nine-month wait before returning to sports activities. Wrapping up, Dr. Pope shares invaluable advice on managing ACL tears and offers a message of hope for recovery, reminding us that patience, perseverance, and the right care can conquer even the toughest challenges. Support the show

Grit is the disposition to strive for long-term goals despite setbacks and challenges. Given the lengthy, arduous process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), an athlete's grit may predict postoperative outcomes across time.In this Overtime episode, The Sports Docs discuss Dr. Jay Albright's recent AJSM publication titled "Association of Grit With Postoperative Knee Outcomes and Physical Function After ACL Reconstruction in Adolescent Athletes." 

We welcome Drs. Adam Daniel, MD and Patrick Smith, MD from Columbia Orthopaedic Group to discuss their study “Reduced Incidence of Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Internal Brace Augmentation." Though a proprietary orthopaedic implant, the term “Internal Brace” has become a household name in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery in general.  It's application in the realm of ACL reconstruction has been theorized, however due to poor performance of prior augmentation efforts with ACLR, Internal Bracing for ACLR has been met with some degree of skepticism.  Dr. Smith has decades of experience searching for ways to improve upon ACLR, a surgery that is still far from perfect.  He reports on his experience with ACLR with autograft plus Internal Bracing.  His results speak for themselves.

Grit is the disposition to strive for long-term goals despite setbacks and challenges. Given the lengthy, arduous process of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), an athlete's grit may predict postoperative outcomes across time.   In conclusion, athletes with higher baseline grit reported superior postoperative physical function and activity level over the course of 1 year after ACLR compared with less gritty athletes. Grit may be a useful measure in predicting success in regaining physical function across time after ACLR in adolescent athletes.     To read the article, click here.

Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 158 with co-hosts Jordi Taylor and Brendan Hoyer. Today's guest is Alan Murdoch, best known for his work in the rehab speed space with SpeedWorks. In this episode, Alan chats around where and how he found himself in the rehab/space, some of the key things he looks for when starting with a ACLr athlete, biggest flaws in movement, what the best practitioners know that the average don't, getting the best outcomes for your athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the rehab/ return to play in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evaluation of Muscle Strength and Graft Laxity With Early Open Kinetic Chain Exercise After ACL Reconstruction: A Cohort Study. Forelli F, Barbar W, Kersante G, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2023;11(6):23259671231177590. doi:10.1177/23259671231177594 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight

Dr. Kara Radzak interviews Michelle C. Walaszek, PT, DPT, MS and Chris Kuenze, PhD, ATC from the University of Virginia about their recent article "Quadriceps Strength Does Not Influence Knee-Related Symptom State 6 Months after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction." The purpose of the study was to determine if meeting isometric quadriceps strength and symmetry criteria is associated with acceptable clinical knee-related symptoms 5–7 months post-ACLR. Article: https://tinyurl.com/yc335vth

Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) is being performed more frequently with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (ACLR) to decrease graft failure rates. The posterior tibial slope (PTS) affects ACL graft failure rates. The effect of ACLR + LET on tibial motion and graft forces with increasing PTS has not been elucidated.   In conclusion, increased PTS was confirmed to increase graft forces linearly. Although ACLR + LET reduced graft force compared with ACLR alone, slope reduction had a larger effect across all testing conditions. No other clinically significant differences were noted between ACLR with versus without LET in regard to graft force, ATT, or IR.   To read the article, click here.

On this episode I was joined by Dr Stephanie Filbay to discuss all things ACL rupture. Dr Stephanie Filbay is a physiotherapist, and Senior Research Fellow at Univeristy of Melbourne and is a leading researcher in knee ACL managment including emerging research on ACL healing.  The following is an outline of our chat. Reminder: if you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a 5 star review so that it appears higher in the charts and therefore more people can find it and have access to up-to-date healthcare information.  QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS  Do early ACL reconstructions lead to better patient outcomes? Are ACL reconstructions necessary to return to sport? Do ACL reconstructions prevent further knee damage? Do ACL reconstructions reduce the chances of osteoarthritis? Are there currently too many ACL reconstructions performed?  Can ACLs heal?   Cross bracing protocol  What is the cross bracing protocol including rationale for it? Study and results. Shortcomings of this study and what future research do we need? What are the implications of this research?   Decision making aid  Decision making aid for patients and clinicians in light of this new research. What are the consequences of ACL rupture? What are the objectives of management -  Restore knee function Address psychological barriers  Prevent further injury and reduce risk of OA Optimise long term Quality of Life What management options do people who have just torn their ACL have?  Do outcomes differ depending on what management approach is chosen? Knee laxity and functional instability  Return to sport Does early surgery prevent additional meniscus and cartilage damage - what does the evidence we have say about this belief? Preventing further knee damage and long term OA Discussing management options and expectations for someone who has just torn their ACL - Steph what do you wish someone had told you when you first tore your ACL?  Eg all patients of 181 expected to have normal knee function after ACLR and 91% expected to return to sport - is this realistic?  Are there any practical steps that people can take after injury if they want to consider participating in the Cross Bracing Protocol?   Are there any less extreme options open for people who want to help their chances of healing but don't want to have their knee in a brace for 12 weeks?  You can find Steph on Twitter (@stephfilbay).  

On this episode we were joined by special guest Dr. Megan Graham from the University of Kentucky. Lower Patellofemoral Joint Contact Force During Side-Step Cutting After Return-to-Sports Clearance Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. San Jose AJ, Maniar N, Whiteley R, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2023;51(7):1777-1784. doi:10.1177/03635465231166104 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight

On this episode we were joined by special guest researcher Dr. Megan Graham from the University of Kentucky. Relationship Between Quadriceps Strength and Knee Joint Power During Jumping After ACLR Graham MC, Reeves KA, Johnson D, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. Published Ahead of Print. doi:10.1177/23259671231150938 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight

We're coming to you live from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Las Vegas, our largest orthopaedic conference. This year, over 20,000 orthopedic professionals gathered at the AAOS meeting to take part. The educational program is comprised of instructional course lectures, video theater, live surgeries, podium presentations and research posters.Over the next several episodes we're going to be reviewing five sports medicine posters that were presented at the AAOS meeting. On this podcast we try to review the most updated literature on different sports medicine topics. So, reviewing some of the posters that were just presented at AAOS is particularly exciting for us because this is very new data. So new that most of this data has not even been published yet.We're joined by Dr. Brian Waterman to get his take on these poster presentations.Dr. Brian Waterman is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine, cartilage restoration and joint preservation, complex knee surgery and shoulder and elbow care. He is the Chief of sports medicine at Wake Forest University and the Director of their sports medicine fellowship program. Dr. Waterman completed his orthopedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and served 13 years in the U.S. Army, earning multiple honors including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal.Dr. Waterman then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is the team physician for Wake Forest University, the Winston-Salem Dash, U.S. Ski and Snowboard and several local high schools.Dr. Waterman is an associate editor for the Arthroscopy Journal and is on the Board of Directors for Arthroscopy Association of North America. Given his extensive experience with orthopedic research, Dr. Waterman led the sports medicine poster tour at AAOS this year, so we're looking forward to getting his unique perspective on these poster presentations.Featured Poster:Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Adding Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Resulted in Similar Return to Sport without Increasing Pain Scores. Ted Ganley and his colleagues at CHOP performed a retrospective chart review to determine first: clinical factors that motivate surgeons to perform a lateral extraarticular tenodesis or “LET” at the time of ACL reconstruction; and second: to compare early clinical outcomes between patients who underwent an ACLR alone versus ACLR with LET.We did our first Overtime episode on LET back in November of 2021. So if you'd like to learn more about this procedure including the indications and clinical outcomes, go listen to that episode. Briefly, the addition of an extraarticular stabilization procedure such as LET or ALL reconstruction has been shown to reduce the risk of graft rupture in adults, but there are limited studies in the pediatric population.The authors found that the Beighton score for the ACL+LET group was significantly greater than that of the ACL alone group. Second, LET procedures were more commonly performed in revision surgery rather than primary ACL reconstruction. This study suggests that greater ligamentous laxity, as measured by Beighton score, as well as the patient requiring a revision ACL reconstruction, may make surgeons treating pediatric patients more likely to offer LET or ALL reconstruction. Lastly, this study suggests that the addition of LET resulted in similar pain levels, sport clearance times and post-op mobility compared to ACL reconstruction alone.

We're coming to you live from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in Las Vegas, our largest orthopaedic conference. This year, over 20,000 orthopedic professionals gathered at the AAOS meeting to take part. The educational program is comprised of instructional course lectures, video theater, live surgeries, podium presentations and research posters.Over the next several episodes we're going to be reviewing five sports medicine posters that were presented at the AAOS meeting. On this podcast we try to review the most updated literature on different sports medicine topics. So, reviewing some of the posters that were just presented at AAOS is particularly exciting for us because this is very new data. So new that most of this data has not even been published yet. We're joined by Dr. Brian Waterman to get his take on these poster presentations.Dr. Brian Waterman is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine, cartilage restoration and joint preservation, complex knee surgery and shoulder and elbow care. He is the Chief of sports medicine at Wake Forest University and the Director of their sports medicine fellowship program. Dr. Waterman completed his orthopedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and served 13 years in the U.S. Army, earning multiple honors including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal. Dr. Waterman then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He is the team physician for Wake Forest University, the Winston-Salem Dash, U.S. Ski and Snowboard and several local high schools. Dr. Waterman is an associate editor for the Arthroscopy Journal and is on the Board of Directors for Arthroscopy Association of North America. Given his extensive experience with orthopedic research, Dr. Waterman led the sports medicine poster tour at AAOS this year, so we're looking forward to getting his unique perspective on these poster presentations.Featured Poster:Factors Associated with Return of Quadriceps Strength following ACL Reconstruction using Quad Tendon Autograft. Persistent quad strength deficit following ACL reconstruction is very concerning. It is associated with ACL retears, diminished patient-reported outcomes, lower return to sport, altered knee joint kinematics, and increased risk of osteoarthritis.The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to identify factors that influence the return of knee extensor strength following ACL reconstruction with quad tendon autograft. Volker Musahl and colleagues at UPMC found that lower pre-op patient reported clinical scores (including higher pre-op pain level and lower self-reported function), female sex, and the use of BFR consistently post-op was associated with a lower likelihood of achieving post-op knee extensor strength symmetry in quad autograft ACL reconstructions.

In this episode, we discuss how can you best manage your donor site early after ACLR. We will dive into some basics of ACL grafts, donor sites, and how we can get ahead of these often problematic areas that can slow us down in the process.Also, check out our NEW WEBSITE - filled with tons of VALUE and ACL resources and goods: www.theaclathlete.comSign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and more ACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

In part 2 of this 2-part episode series, we discuss how ACL graft types play a role in numbness experiences, what's normal vs. not with numbness post-op, the different anatomical variations, whether nerves can heal and regenerate, and the overall expectations and recovery of experiencing numbness after ACLR.Here are the picture links I mentioned in the episode:Lower Leg Nerve Branches (super cool image):https://images.app.goo.gl/vdgGu6pDosKJwsaB9Different Branches:https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/The-surgical-anatomy-of-the-infrapatellar-branch-of-Kerver-Leliveld/cca00df506af44ea2b0b18d11876db3553605fe9/figure/5Cadaver Image:https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13018-017-0596-x/figures/2Anatomical Variations:https://images.app.goo.gl/LpDEmrBLsVTPw6Lt7 Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and more ACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

In this episode, we discuss the major factors associated with returning to the gym after your ACLR so you can prioritize your safety and performance during your ACL journey.  Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and more ACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

In this episode we discuss testing and profiling athletes following ALCR with Madi Franek and Brandon Surber. Topics Include Important considerations for strength testing athletes during ACLR rehab Practical applications for assessing explosiveness and reactive strength in the clinic Horizontal deceleration and how it applies to ACL rehab Long term rehab frameworks Madi Franek twitter: madisonfranek instagram: dr.madison.franek Brandon Surber twitter: @BSurberATPT instagram: B_Surber4 brandoncsurber@gmail.com References 1. Essential guide to testing and profiling an athlete during rehabilitation and return to play following ACLR 2. Harper DJ, McBurnie AJ, Santos TD, et al. Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Performance Requirements of Horizontal Deceleration: A Review with Implications for Random Intermittent Multi-Directional Sports. Sports Med. 2022;52(10):2321-2354. doi:10.1007/s40279-022-01693-0 3. Harper DJ, Cohen DD, Carling C, Kiely J. Can Countermovement Jump Neuromuscular Performance Qualities Differentiate Maximal Horizontal Deceleration Ability in Team Sport Athletes? Sports. 2020;8(6):76. doi:10.3390/sports8060076 4. Harper DJ, Cohen DD, Rhodes D, Carling C, Kiely J. Drop jump neuromuscular performance qualities associated with maximal horizontal deceleration ability in team sport athletes. European Journal of Sport Science. 2022;22(7):1005-1016. doi:10.1080/17461391.2021.1930195 Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover! More About Us: Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/ Instagram: @athletes_first_physio Run Time: 1:23:06 Released on September 24th, 2022

It's been a while since our last Episode of The 15 Minute Juice. This where I asked Dr. Mike a burning question and he gives his PT insight and I chime in to give my two cents. Question of the night comes from a recent follow up I did on a patient that will be entering the Return 2 Play program over the next several weeks. The question I asked Mike tonight is "What to Expect at 9 Weeks Post-ACLR?" Its Fast, it's Concise, it's Juicy #aclrehab #aclsurgery #aclrecovery #acltear #aclreconstruction #TeamACL #postrehab #kneesurgery #kneerehab #kneeinjury #sportsinjury #sportsrecovery #sportsrehab #sportsrehablab #restoringathletesdaily #returntosport #returntoplay #Return2Play Joe Hos, NSCA-CPT, CFSC Post-Orthopedic Sports Rehab Specialist sportsrehabpa@gmail.com @Coach_hos www.sportsrehabpa.com https://mailchi.mp/55e6f62e4f5d/coach-hos-podcast Michael St. George PT, DPT Clinic Director Ivyrehab-Warminster Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Michael.stgeorge@ivyrehab.com https://www.instagram.com/honeybadger_juicy/ https://www.ivyrehab.com/location/warminsterpa/ https://mailchi.mp/55e6f62e4f5d/coach-hos-podcast

In Episode 256, 5 "Must Do's" with Early Post op ACLR Patients I talk about...✅ The importance of maximizing knee extension early.✅ Re-activating the quadriceps.✅ Why patella mobility is so important.✅ Best ways to control effusion and why?✅ Developing good lower extremity control and so much more!

So you are thinking about ditching your crutches? In this episode, we discuss the intricate decision making around transitioning off of your crutches and what factors are involved to set you up for success for the rest of your recovery.Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and more ACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

Unilateral Versus Bilateral Resistance Exercise in Postoperative Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction With Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Oliveira M, Júnior PL, Imoto AM, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022;10(4):23259671221088830. doi:10.1177/23259671221088830 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight

In this episode the guys discuss two recent papers that build off of previous podcasts. The first article discussed is the use of BFR in Adolescents after ACLR. We previously chatted with the authors of this paper on our episode from June 23, 2020 titled "BFR in Kids!?!" The second paper discussed is a recent survey that was published looking into the use of BFR in persons with neurological conditions. We previously chatted with the primary author of this paper Mark Mañago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS on November 18, 2020 Intro sound bite from: Trick or Treat (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/l_trick-or-treat Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/uNPXJ9CDzbc

Identifying gait pathology after acl reconstruction using temporal characteristics of kinetics and electromyography. Ito N, Capin JJ, Khandha A, et al. Med Sci Sports Exerc. Publish Ahead of Print. doi:10.1249/MSS.0000000000002881 Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. Brought to you by CSMi – https://www.humacnorm.com/ptinquest Learn more about/Buy Erik's courses – The Science PT Support us on the Patreons! Music for PT Inquest: “The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake Used by Permission Other Music by Kevin MacLeod – incompetech.com: MidRoll Promo – Mining by Moonlight

In this episode, we cover all things regarding wound management and healing after ACLR. We discuss the main goals for wound management, phases of healing, some red flags to look out for, breaking down materials used in wound care, and how to manage your wounds and scarring through this process.Thanks so much for listening.Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and moreACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

In this episode, we help you with navigating the showering process after ACL reconstruction/surgery. We cover the first few days post-op, practical options to cover your incision site and keep it safe, how to set up your environment, mistakes to avoid early, and my own post-op experience with showering after ACLR.Thanks so much for listening.Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and moreACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

In this episode, we cover when you can ditch the crutches and walk normal again. We discuss the main factors that will impact when you can walk again, how your injury and surgery will influence walking, some advice from working with ACL athletes, the dimmer switch analogy, and very common mistakes to avoid early when returning to walking. Thanks so much for listening.Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and moreACL athletes just like you.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

In this episode, we cover EVERYTHING related to getting back to driving after ACLR.  We discuss the main factors that will impact when you can drive again, research that gives us parameters on timing, how graft type influences this, functional tests used in the research, prerequisites we need, and practical checklist for anyone who preparing for surgery and driving.Thanks so much for listening.Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review so we can reach more and more ACL athletes just like you. Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com 

In this episode, we cover when you can get back to work (or school/daily things/life) after ACL reconstruction. We look at different occupations as examples and the needs and demands of each. We discuss the important factors that go into making the decision of returning to work and creating a good game plan to get there. We dive into common mistakes I see people make when returning back to work, avoiding the vicious cycle it can put you in, and advice for how you can navigate your own process back to work.Thanks so much for listening.Sign up for The ACL Athlete Newsletter: https://bit.ly/theaclathletenewsletterIf you found value in today's episode, please leave a review.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptMy website: www.theaclathlete.com Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com