The ACL Athlete Podcast

In part 2 of this 2-part podcast episode series, we answer the question of whether you can accelerate your ACL rehab process and get back to your sport/activity faster. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an...

In part 1 of this 2-part podcast episode series, we lay the groundwork for answering the question of if you can accelerate your ACL rehab process and get back to your sport/activity faster. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built arou...

In this episode, we answer the question on whether your knee should feel back to "normal" after you've had an ACL injury and/or surgery. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach...

In this episode, we tackle a question from an ACLer who is juggling multiple providers within their same clinic and feeling lost. We describe how to navigate this process so you can minimize the opportunity cost, how this compares to a house and project managers, trusting your gut, and steps to take control of the process yourself. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL...

In this episode, we discuss embracing the stall during the ACL rehab process. We cover what the stall is, the early ACL process, plateaus, and how ice, brisket, and ACL rehab all related. A big mindset episode for my ACLers, so if you're feeling stuck, definitely the one for you to check out. Picture of the brisket cooking graph and how it relates to ACL rehab https://drive.google.com/file/d/...

In this episode, we cover why the notion of "it'll get better with time" can be an opportunity cost and what you can do to make sure you make the most of that time. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your go...

In this episode, we dive into short- and long-term goals and how this can rear its head in ACL rehab. Most ACLers are goal-oriented. So, how can you play the long game while also winning in the short? It's not as easy as just "doing it". Sometimes it's having the conversation on if it's worth it and how does that align with my #1 main thing. _________ Want a clear plan for...

In this episode, we dive into what a DVT is, what to look out for, how this could impact your ACL rehab, and common preventive measures you can take - a very overlooked red flag after your ACL surgery. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured progra...

In this episode, we answer the question on whether you have to be a "gym-person" to best success in ACL rehab. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere i...

In part 2 of this 2-part episode series, we build on part 1 by diving into all of your available options once your insurance or healthcare coverage runs its course - whether that's due to actual coverage or the skillset of who you're working with. We dissect each option talking pros and cons of each one, how technology has made remote more viable now, piecing together exercises yourself,...

In part 1 of this 2-part episode series, we cover navigating your ACL journey when your insurance or healthcare coverage runs out. We dive into a conversation I have with an insurance agent for one of my ACLers, this special category of people who get "good coverage", and how that can get you stuck and the pitfalls within that as we explore other options. _________ Want a clear plan for...

In this episode, we discuss who should make the call to clear you to start running. We cover a recent ACL case, how a driver's license relates to this, the domino effect, stakeholders and who should be making that decision to put you in the best place possible. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing...

In this episode, we answer a super common question we get from athletes - should I push through pain? We talk through a pro athlete example, why pain can be helpful, principles around navigating pain, the sweet spot, the steak analogy, and feedback loops. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you kno...

In this episode, we discuss an ACLer call and story that I hear quite often. We cover the "typical path", when to start PT, a good rule of thumb for scheduled ACL surgery, and honestly, a super raw and open episode about healthcare. I poured a lot into this one. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective t...

In this episode, we celebrate 3 years of the ACL Athlete podcast. We talk about the journey over the past 3 years and what we've accomplished together as a community. The incredible messages, the reach, and 3 lessons I've taken away from this experience. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing s...

In this episode, we discuss how Newton's 1st law and ACL rehab are related more than you think outside of your typical physics lesson. We cover how this plays a huge role in the ACL rehab process, how rest and motion impact momentum, how you can get past that initial resistance and create a compound effect that will help you move closer towards your goals. _________ Want a clear plan for your...

In this episode, we discuss why the walking milestone could be slowing down your ACL rehab. We talk about how this usually happens, what we see with athletes coming in, common problems and concerns, practical application of tracking and exposing yourself appropriately, and making sure your priorities are also dialed in to make sure you make the most of each phase you're in. _________ Want a c...

In this episode, we cover part 2 of this 2-part episode series. We dive into the objective side of things and identify ways we can track these 4 guiding principles. We look at how they can provide clear direction on our return to sport decision-making process and how we can use these principles as ways to also vet the professionals who might be assisting in making these important decisions. ______...

In this 2-part episode, we cover the 4 guiding principles for returning back to sport after an ACL injury. We talk about these in detail of how they play an important role and how we can go about navigating each of these four principles to improve performance and reduce the risk of reinjury. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of g...

In this episode, we discuss how we build and design dynamic-focused rehab and training sessions with our ACLers. We walk through different themes to help organize our programming, how we break these down into blocks for a specific-focus, examples of movements within this blocks and how you can adapt your style of programming based on your needs. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on...

In this episode, we cover part 2 of this 2-part series in how to reduce overwhelm in ACL rehab. Today, we're tackling practical strategies you can implement today once you recognize what are the root causes leading to your overwhelm (part 1). We cover navigating certain seasons, scheduling, creating clarity, the MVP, prioritizing and your #1, and ultimately, having a GPS you can trust. ______...

In this episode, we dive into how to reduce overwhelm in your ACL rehab process. We tackle very common root problems we see, a helpful framework to take a step back, and most importantly, understanding why there may be a lack of clarity that might be factoring into your own journey and other blind spots. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who a...

In this episode, we dive into revisiting expectations in ACL rehab. We discuss the complexity of ACL injuries, expectations early and later, an athlete's story regarding revisiting expectations, and how communication plays a vital role in all of these moving pieces. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective te...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of offloading after an ACL injury or surgery. We dive into this concept and how it applies to a knee that's been through a lot, the healing process, and a practical approach to make sure you're not limping or dealing with grumpy knee later on. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired...

In this episode, we cover what the high-low approach is and how it applies to ACL rehab. We discuss how this plays into structuring your ACL rehab programming, managing your CNS, a weekly example, mistakes that can be made, and how this might differ along the rehab-performance continuum. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guess...