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Open-chain exercises after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
A recent study sought to review the literature on the use of open chain exercises post ACL reconstruction. What you’ll read below is actually a…
ACL rehab – Both sides of the coin
The Injury I have been intrigued in ACL rehab since suffering my niche combination of injuries. Although ACL injuries in young athletes are common, I…
ACL tears and bone bruises
Research Review Not sure if you saw my recent post on social media about bone bruises after an ACL tear so I wanted to discuss…
Why Distance Doesn’t Tell the Full Story During Hop Testing
Following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, athletes typically undergo a battery of testing to help inform their readiness to return to sport. This battery…
Rescheduling Part 2 of the 11+ reduces injury burden and increases compliance in semi-professional football
Background & Objective Football (soccer) is the most popular game in the world however injury incidence and burden is an ongoing problem. To address this…
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. It’s not as common as you would think but I see it…
ACL Surgery – No Longer Kneeded?
What evidence is there to inform our decision on whether patients should undergo surgical or non-surgical management after an ACL tear? The best way for…
ACL Coping – We Need To Do Better
Hopefully by now you know that reconstruction is not the only way to deal with ACL injuries. There is robust evidence to show that those…
Why Quads Matter in ACL Rehabilitation
As a person works their way through ACL rehabilitation on their way back to sport, there are so many things that they need to check…