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The ACL Athlete Podcast
The ACL Athlete Podcast brings you everything you need to know about ACL injuries. This podcast creates discussion around the ACL injury itself, research, rehab, performance, return to sport, mindset, you name it. I'm your host, Dr. Ravi Patel, Performance Physical Therapist, Coach, and 2x ACL athlete. I invite you to join me as we explore insights, expertise, personal stories, and experiences - from the athlete to the healthcare professional to the coach, so that we, together, can raise the…
Episodes
- The ACL Athlete Podcast
180 | Testing Frequency and Structure in ACL Rehab
In this episode, we cover the frequency and structure of testing for ACLers during their ACL rehab process. We discuss myths around testing, important buckets…
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179 | What Shin Angles Tell Us About Your ACL Rehab
In this episode, we discuss shin angles and how they play a huge role in your ACL rehab. Something that can be often overlooked or missed, we break down it's…
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178 | Is Manual Therapy Needed for ACL Rehab?
In this episode, we discuss whether manual therapy or hands-on help with your ACL rehab is really needed in the process. We cover the skepticism that ACLers…
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177 | Managing Unexpected Challenges in ACL Rehab Using The Reverse Clause
In this episode, we cover a useful strategy using the reverse clause when managing unexpected challenges that will more than likely happen during your ACL…
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176 | You Need ACL Surgery - How Timing Impacts Your Success
In this episode, we cover how your ACL surgery timing can directly impact the success of your recovery. If you're someone who's approaching ACL surgery, this…
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175 | ACL Graft Types - Why You Might Not Have a Choice For Surgery
In this episode, we discuss something that I've been thinking about for quite some time. Something I've noticed in terms of ACLers and their graft-type…
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174 | Can You Accelerate the ACL Rehab Process? - Part 2
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…
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173 | Can You Accelerate the ACL Rehab Process? - Part 1
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…
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172 | Should Your Knee Feel The Same After An ACL Injury?
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…
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171 | How To Navigate Different PT's For Your ACL Rehab
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…
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170 | Embracing "The Stall" in ACL Rehab
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…
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169 | "It'll Get Better With Time" Illusion in ACL Rehab
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…
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168 | The Trade-Off Between Short- and Long-Term Goals in ACL Rehab
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…
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167 | DVTs - A Red Flag Often Missed After ACL Surgery
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…
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166 | Do You Have to Be a "Gym-Person" For ACL Rehab?
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?…
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165 | Your Insurance Ran Out. Now What? - Part 2
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…
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164 | Your Insurance Ran Out. Now What? - Part 1
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…
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163 | Who Should Clear You to Start Running in ACL Rehab?
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…
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162 | Should You Push Through Pain in ACL Rehab?
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…
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161 | Why the Surgeon's Post-Op Sheet of Paper Is Failing ACLers
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…
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160 | Three Whole Years + Three Lessons Learned
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…
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159 | The Important Connection Between Newton's 1st Law and ACL Rehab
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…
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158 | The Walking Milestone - Is It Slowing Down Your ACL Rehab?
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…
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157 | The 4 Guiding Principles For Returning to Sport After ACL Injury - Part 2
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…
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156 | The 4 Guiding Principles For Returning to Sport After ACL Injury - Part 1
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…
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155 | How to Build and Structure a Dynamic ACL Rehab Session
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…
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154 | How to Reduce Overwhelm in Your ACL Rehab - Part 2
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…
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153 | How to Reduce Overwhelm in Your ACL Rehab - Part 1
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…
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152 | Revisiting Expectations in ACL Rehab
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…
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151 | Why Offloading is Important for Post-Op ACL
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…
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150 | The High-Low Approach in ACL Rehab
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…
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149 | A Simple Shift When Life Gets Busy For ACL Rehab
In this episode, we discuss a simple shift that can help you if you're finding yourself a bit thin on time and trying to manage ACL rehab, life, and all the…
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148 | Breaking Down ACL Graft Types and The Big 3
In this episode, we cover a simple and general overview of the different ACL graft types that you will encounter in discussion with your surgeon, what they…
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147 | AnnKNEEversary - Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, we're coming in with some gratitude and a thought on imposter syndrome. I think you'll find a lot of similarities in this if you're someone…
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146 | What is EPIC Scoring and How Can It Be Helpful in ACL Rehab?
In this episode, we dive into what EPIC scoring is. We cover what's used most often and how EPIC scoring can add a lot of value to your ACL rehab process if…
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145 | 20 Red Flags To Consider in Your ACL Rehab - Part 2
In this two-part series, we discuss the second half of the 20 red flags to consider in your ACL rehab. We cover ways to filter through the right environment…
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144 | 20 Red Flags To Consider in Your ACL Rehab - Part 1
In this two-part series, we discuss 10 of the 20 red flags to consider in your ACL rehab. We cover what a red flag is, how to make decisions based on some that…
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143 | Choosing What's Available vs. What's Needed in Your ACL Rehab
In this episode, we discuss choosing what's available vs. what's needed in your ACL rehab. We cover some real-life examples of conversations I have with…
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142 | Athlete Wins 8.0
In this episode, we cover an ACL athlete win. A long, hard 9+ month recovery for a college soccer player who now is finally back to the field. We dive into the…
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141 | Should You Wait 2 Weeks For PT After ACL Surgery?
In this episode, we answer the question whether you should wait 2 weeks (or any extended amount of time) for physical therapy after ACL surgery. We dive into…
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140 | Why You Should Know What's Done in Your ACL Surgery
In this episode, we discuss why you should know what's being done in your ACL surgery. We cover how you can best do that and practical routes to obtain this…
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139 | Practical Application of Designing a Gym-Based ACL Rehab Session (Including a Case Study of 3-Month Post-Op ACL - Quad Autograft + Meniscus Repair)
In this episode, we dive into an ACLer's case that's 3 months post op with a lot going on. We use a principles-based approach to their session and how we aim…
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138 | ACL Rehab Principle - Addition By Subtraction
In this episode, we discuss a crucial ACL rehab principle. We cover what this means, how it can be applied to your ACL rehab and process, a big player into…
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137 | The Value of Using Time in ACL Rehab
In this episode, we discuss time and ACL rehab. We often talk about why time is a bad judge of readiness during this process. 3 months till your protocol says…
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136 | Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) in ACL Rehab
In this episode, we discuss a manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) in ACL rehab. We cover what is it, why it's done, when it's done, what the research says…
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135 | The Moving Goalpost in ACL Rehab
In this episode, we dive into a mindset episode. The moving goalpost is a phenomenon we all experience in life, but it rings especially true in the ACL rehab…
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134 | "Graduating PT" for ACL Rehab
In this episode, we dive into the specifics of what "graduating PT" can mean for you and your road ahead. If we're not careful, it can give us this false…
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133 | Athlete Wins 7.0
In this episode, we dive into 3 different ACLer stories, their process, and where they're at now. We pull lessons from these wins (and losses) and what it took…
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132 | Know Your Numbers (KYN) for ACL Rehab
In this episode, we dive into the current state of ACL rehab, a 3-step KPI framework, subjective vs. objective assessments, and a very practical application to…
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131 | Self-Audit for Movement Compensations in ACL Rehab Without Fancy Tools
In this episode, we cover a very practical application on how you can audit and improve compensations you might be dealing with in the ACL rehab process. We…
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130 | Your Uninjured Side Hurts. Why?
In this episode, we cover a very common question we get - why does the uninjured side hurt? If this is you, this episode will help shed some light on why that…
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129 | Showing Up On the Bad Days - ACL Rehab Edition
In this episode, we dive into a mindset-focused episode for our ACLers. For a process that's so long, it's inevitable to have a setback or a bad day. Instead…
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128 | Vetting Your Rehab Professional and Clinic for ACL Rehab - Beyond the Certifications and "Sports Clinic"
In this episode, we cover a question an ACLer asks in terms of finding the right rehab professional to be your guide and the best clinic for your environment…
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127 | ACL Rehab Must Do - 1 Prehab Visit
In this episode, we cover why even 1 prehab visit prior to ACL surgery can be an absolute game-changer for your process. _________ Want a clear plan for your…
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126 | The "Nice" PT
In this episode, we discuss a common reason ACLers stick with their PT despite feeling stuck or lost and how you can navigate this situation. _________ Want a…
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125 | ACL Surgery Essential - Planning your PT Early
In this episode, we discuss an essential component to your post-op ACL care-- planning your PT early so you avoid potential delays and can hit the ground…
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124 | Dealing with Fear When Returning to Sport after ACL Injury
In this episode, we discuss fear and how to deal with it throughout your ACL journey. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL…
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123 | 0 Degrees Extension - Good Enough for ACL Rehab?
In this episode, we discuss optimal extension in ACL rehab, how individual differences can impact what that number is and what the best next steps is if you…
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122 | The "Pro Team" Surgeon
In this episode, we discuss building their ACL team and vetting the professionals involved in the process. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on…
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121 | Is 9 Months Good Enough for ACL Rehab?
In this episode, we discuss the 9 month time frame in the ACL space, why it is known as the cutoff for minimizing risk for reinjury and the potential problems…