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A discussion on tibial plateau fractures.  Learn how they are managed and what it will take to return to full function @cutandrunpodcast Season 5 Episode 1 What is the tibial plateau? How is it insured? Why is the fracture potentially worse than others? How is it managed surgically? How long will it take you to recover? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutan...

A discussion on MCL injury rehabilitation  Learn the key considerations for your MCL rehabilitation @cutandrunpodcast Season 4 Episode 4 The grades of MCL injury How long should you brace for? The keys for each stage of rehabilitation How long it will take to return to sport Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you h...

A discussion MCL injury surgery  Learn when surgery is needed for an MCL injury @cutandrunpodcast Season 4 Episode 3 What are the indications for surgery? MCL repair versus reconstruction? Post operative restrictions Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any topics you would like us to cover. See you next tim...

A discussion MCL injury diagnosis  Learn what you need to know to start recovery with confidence @cutandrunpodcast Season 4 Episode 2 What will the patient describe? Other injuries associated with MCL injury How to test the MCL for diagnosis What imaging should you get? Bracing protocols after injury Weight-bearing restrictions post-injury Importance of starting exercises early for recovery Thanks...

A discussion on MCL injuries. Learn everything you need to know about the MCL @cutandrunpodcast Season 4 Episode 1 What is the MCL?  What is the function of the MCL? How is the MCL injured? What does it feel like to injure your ACL? Does it have the ability to heal? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any t...

A discussion on physiotherapy post meniscus repair surgery. Learn about the 5 phases of rehab @cutandrunpodcast Season 3 Episode 6 What are the 5 phases of rehab? Special considerations for a meniscus repair Using criteria to progress rehab Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any topics you would like us to...

A discussion on what to expect after meniscus repair surgery. Learn if your knee will be very painful dhow long it will take to get back to your favourite activities @cutandrunpodcast Season 3 Episode 5 Will your knee hurt after the surgery? Will your knee be stiff? When can you… Ride a bike Swimming Gym (+ example exercises and principles) Running Surfing Sport Thanks for listening If you have an...

A discussion on meniscus repair surgery. Learn what is involved in the surgical procedure to repair an injured meniscus @cutandrunpodcast Season 3 Episode 4 Overview of a meniscal repair surgery Are all surgeries done by arthroscope? How long will it take to heal? What are the post op restrictions? Why are the restrictions in place? Do any meniscus heal with surgery?  Strategies to increase the ch...

A discussion on the initial management of meniscus tears. Learn what to do to get rehab started early and discover whether the meniscus can heal by itself on @cutandrunpodcast Season 3 Episode 3 What is the initial management directly after the injury? Do you need crutches? Do you need a brace? Can a meniscus heal? Will surgery help it heal? Do all meniscus tears require surgery? Thanks for listen...

A discussion on the diagnosis and imaging of meniscal injuries. Learn how to diagnose a meniscus tear, what types of imaging to get and the different types of meniscus tears @cutandrunpodcast Season 3 Episode 2 How a clinical diagnosis is made The role of imaging in the diagnosis Which imaging you should get When shouldn’t you get a scan What are the different types of tears Thanks for listening I...

A discussion on the structure and function of the meniscus and how it is injured. Learn what the symptoms of a meniscus tear are on @cutandrunpodcast Season 3 Episode 1 What is the meniscus? Why is it important? What is the difference between an acute and chronic meniscus tear? Is the management different between acute and chronic tears? What symptoms will you feel? Thanks for listening If you hav...

Muscle strains (particularly the hamstring and calf) are very common sports injuries.  Learn how to manage them in the first 3 days after injury by using the POLICE protocol. Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any topics you would like us to cover. See you next time.

These are crazy times we are in! Sports across the world have stopped and athletes cannot train with their teams. What do you need to be aware of as you plan your return back to sports after a period of time off or lockdown. Reduce your chance of injury and improve your performance by following simple but effective advice. Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cu...

A discussion on the Return to Sport Phase of rehabilitation. Learn what to expect and what you have to do to safely negotiate this crucial phase of rehabilitation on @cutandrunpodcast Episode 25 How to safely return to training? Returning to contact at training How much training is enough? Avoiding spikes in workload Making the final transition back into sport Overcoming fear of re-injury Thanks f...

A discussion on the Return to Running after ACL reconstruction. Learn when you will be ready to run in this big rehabilitation milestone on Episode 24 How many weeks after surgery can you run? How to start running How to prepare for running What are the criteria? Other considerations that may delay running What to do if you have pain Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an e...

A discussion on reinjury and arthritis after ACL injury and reconstruction. Learn about what the future holds for your knee health. What happens after you return to sport? How can you minimise your risk of reinjury? When will you feel fully recovered? What is the forgotten knee? When are you at risk of reinjury? What about knee arthritis? Does surgery prevent arthritis? Can you reduce your risk of...

A discussion on the late stage of ACL rehab )the Return to Performance Phase) . Learn what to expect and what you have to do to safely negotiate this crucial phase of rehabilitation. When can you start this phase? What does this phase involve? Why is field rehabilitation so important? How to progress exercises appropriately?  Does the graft make a difference? Is supervision required? Thanks for li...

A discussion on the mid-phase of ACL rehab.  Known as the fundamentals phase this phase is crucial to your rehab success. Find out everything you need to know on  Episode 21 How long is the phase? What are the 5 fundamentals? Why is a well-rounded program is essential? Does your diet matter? Safety of progressing exercises Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cu...

A discussion on the 5 phases of ACL rehab. Know where you are on your rehab journey on Episode 20 of Cut and Run What are the phases? Why do we have phases and why are they important? Why do we have progression criteria? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any topics you would like us to cover. See you next...

A discussion on the process of graft healing after ACL reconstruction and what it means for your rehabilitation What is ligamentisation? What does it mean for rehab? Is it different between grafts? When is it weak and when is it most strong? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any topics you would like us t...

A discussion on what to expect after ACL reconstruction. Learn how long will it take to get back to your favourite activities When can lift weights at the gym? When can you swim? When can you ride a bike? When can you run? When can you cut and change direction? When can you go for a surf? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us...

A discussion on knee bending after ACL reconstruction. The why, how and when of knee bending. Is it safe straight after surgery? Does the graft affect your bending? Exercises to improve your bending The importance of swelling management  Timeframes to work towards Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any top...

Everything you need to know about return to sport testing on @cutandrunpodcast Episode 16 Why should you get a test down? When is the best time? What does it involve? How long will it take? Who should perform the test? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you have any topics you would like us to cover. See you next t...

A discussion on the LEAT (lateral extra-articular tenodesis), a procedure gaining popularity as part of an ACL reconstruction surgery on @cutandrunpodcast Episode 15 What is it? Why would a surgeon perform it? How is it performed? What does it mean for your rehab?  Should you get it? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know...

A discussion on common queries post ACL reconstruction; wound healing, clicking in the knee and numbness after surgery on @cutandrunpodcast Episode 14 How long do the wounds take to heel? When can you get in the pool? How to check the wounds for infection Why is your knee clicking? When does clicking matter and not matter? Why is your shin numb? Does the numbness change anything and will it go awa...