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ACL rehab is what I treat most at Champion. Here is everything I have written, researched and talked about on ACL surgery, graft choice, early rehab, strength testing and getting athletes back to sport.
What Actually Changes After ACL Surgery
A study tracked 30 athletes at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after ACL reconstruction. Here is what changed, and why symmetry alone does not mean ready.
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Why Your Quad Tendon ACL Patient’s Quad Is Lagging
Quad tendon ACL grafts are on the rise. Here is why the quad lags after a QT graft and the rehab change most clinicians are missing.
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Simplifying ACL Rehab
ACL return to play testing keeps getting more complicated. A simple, practical approach to ACL rehab and testing that works in a normal outpatient clinic.
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ACL tears and bone bruises
Bone bruises often occur after an ACL tear. This post discusses how bone bruises may affect the rehab progression and long term success of a patient.
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ACL Volume Changes over a Women’s Soccer Season
This blog post discusses a new paper that showd the influence of a soccer season on ACL volume changes in a women's soccer team.
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Knee Bracing Immediately After an ACL Reconstruction
This post reviiews some of the literature surrounding the use of a brace aimmediately after an ACL reconstruction. Social media interactions with some of the finest PT's and MD's are also presented.
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Loss of extension after ACL surgery: How to assess for a cyclops lesion
Loss of extension after an ACL reconstruction can be debilitating for the patient. This post describes how to assess for a cyclops lesion if knee extension is not returning and the patient is struggling to return to their sports activities. Some treatment options will also be discussed.
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The Challenges of ACL Rehab- It’s Never Easy!
ACL rehab is a true to challenge for most physical therapists but I hope this post sheds some light on other factors to consider that can help the process.
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Meniscus Repair Rehab: What Does the Evidence Actually Say?
Root, peripheral or complex, meniscus repairs are not all the same. What the research says on weight bearing, ROM and rehab for each repair type.
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