Cut and Run

Why is it important to get knee extension after ACL reconstruction and how do you actually do it, on @cutandrunpodcast Episode 13 Why is it important? What stops your knee from straightening? Is it safe immediately after surgery? What are the consequences of a bent knee? What exercises will help? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  t...

We answer the big question of how long it will take to return to sport after ACL reconstruction! How many months will it take? Is a time period important? The importance of passing a return to sport test Overcoming fear of reinjury Does age make a difference? Why you should always complete rehabilitation Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmai...

Having a meniscus repair does make a big difference in your rehabilitation and recovery post-surgery. Learn the keys things to consider as you commence rehabilitation. Will you be able to fully weight bear? How long will you have crutches? Why you may have to wear a brace? WIll you have more pain and swelling post-surgery? How will your rehabilitation change? Should you start rehab straight away?...

The meniscus often gets torn during an ACL injury.  What does this mean for your upcoming ACL surgery? What is the meniscus? Why is it important? How is it injured? Do you need to get it repaired? How is it repaired? 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...

What should you expect when you wake of from surgery? What are the main things you need to do to start your rehab the right way? What are the post-op restrictions? Is it safe to weight bear? Do you need a brace after surgery? Can you move your knee? The importance of extension The importance of ice What medications will you use? When will you see the surgeon again? Thanks for listening If you have...

The time has come to have the surgery.  Learn about what the surgeon will actually do in the operation. What should you do to prepare? What anaesthetic will you have? What are the steps in the surgery? How long is the operation? How long will you stay in the hospital? How much will it hurt after the operation? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcas...

When is the right time to have ACL surgery? Straight away or should you wait? Learn the pros and cons of having ACL surgery straight away or delayed. What injuries mean you should have surgery straight away? How much time off work will I need? The importance of having clear expectations   Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us...

There are a lot of things the surgeon needs to consider when performing ACL surgery.  What factors does the surgeon consider prior to the operation? Which graft should you get and why? Does the sport you play matter? What about a lateral tenodesis? The future of ACL surgery  Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an email at  cutandrunpodcast@gmail.com  to let us know if you h...

Learn the best people to manage your ACL injury, what you should expect when you go to see them, if you need imaging and what kind. Should you get imaging straight away? What sort of imaging should I get? When should you see a specialist? Should you see a physio? 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 topi...

What should you do in the first week after injuring your ACL? Find out the best practice in managing your injury to get your recovery started the right way. What is the initial physiotherapy management? Why does your knee get so swollen and sore? Do you need a brace or crutches? Should I ice the knee? What exercises should you start? Thanks for listening If you have any questions then send us an e...

On this episode, we answer key questions about how to diagnose an ACL tear. What does an athlete report they feel? How to perform a clinical examination What imaging should you get (or not get)? Why can some people play on after an injury incident? 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 li...

On this episode, we help you understand how an ACL is ruptured. What movements and positions cause an ACL tear? Do they usually involve contact from another player? Can you prevent an ACL injury? How does knowing this help your 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 cover...

There are very few worse feelings than hearing that pop and your knee crumble beneath you! One of the first things you think is WHY! Why did this happen to me?  In this episode, we cover a number of factors which has potentially led to this terrible event.  Dive in to find out more.  Why did it happen to you? What factors contribute that you can do nothing about? What factors can you change? What...

A brief overview of what you can expect from the "Cut and Run" podcast. Imagine what it would feel like to have all your questions answered? Have you suffered a sports injury and don’t know what's next or how to prepare for what’s to come? Get your burning questions answered as surgeons and physios join forces to answer all your questions. Learn what to expect, what to do and what no...