The ACL Athlete Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the cross education effect: the idea that we can impact the strength and performance of the operated limb by training the unoperated or unaffected limb to help create less ...

15 Sep 202225min

There are many members of the ACL Rehab the team. The surgeon, the PT, the AT, the Sport coach, and the Strength coach to name a few -- but who should be clearing you to return to your sport and how? ...

8 Sep 202216min

Looking for the magic bullet, quick fix or single best exercise to speed up your ACL rehab? ACL recovery is the long game. In this episode, we discuss an athlete case to help explain how playing the l...

1 Sep 202215min

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 su...

25 Aug 202216min

It's time to ask yourself -- are you being challenged in your ACL rehab? In this episode, we discuss how you perform a self audit to makes sure you are on the same page with your PT/coach. _________...

18 Aug 202210min

Are you going through your ACL rehab but do not identify as an athlete? What defines an "athlete?" In this episode, we discuss our definition at The ACL Athlete. Maybe you will reconsider after list...

11 Aug 202214min

In this episode, we discuss the differences in subjective vs. objective wins. Why do these matter? How can you shift your mindset if you're not seeing the progress you want? This episode covers just h...

4 Aug 20229min

During ACL rehab, your body may not have the range of motion or strength to appropriately complete a task but our bodies are designed to figure out how to complete the task anyways— these are called m...

28 Jul 202243min