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266 | Complex ACL Cases: The More Complicated, The More Opinions You May Need
In this episode, we break down what it actually means to have a complicated ACL/knee case, from multi-ligament involvement and cartilage damage to post-op complications like cyclops lesions, scar…
265 | Five Years of The ACL Athlete Podcast + Five Lessons Learned
In this episode, we mark five years of The ACL Athlete Podcast by doing something I almost let pass entirely: sitting down with no agenda, and saying the things that have never quite been said…
264 | Your ACL Rehab Is Hard… But Is It Actually Helping?
In this episode, we unpack a big misconception in ACL rehab: the belief that if PT feels hard, it must be working. We break down why sweat, fatigue, and high heart rates don’t automatically equal…
263 | Quad Size Still Smaller? The Science Behind Persistent Quad Atrophy after ACLR
In this episode, we tackle one of the most frustrating and under-discussed parts of ACL rehab: your quad is still smaller months later, and you’re wondering if something is wrong. I break down what…
262 | The Human Body Is Resilient: Redefining ACL Limits Through Lindsey Vonn's Story
In this episode, we take a deeper, more grounded look at resilience through the lens of Lindsey Vonn's ACL journey. Not as motivation, but as a real, physical, and mental demonstration of what the…
261 | The ACL Is a Seatbelt: You Don’t Know You Need It Until You Do
In this episode, we unpack why “feeling good” late in ACL rehab can be one of the most misleading signals an athlete can rely on. Using the ACL-as-a-seatbelt analogy, we break down why the ligament…
260 | Arthrofibrosis After ACLR: Trusting Your Gut When Rehab Isn’t Adding Up
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked and misunderstood aspects of ACL rehab: what to do when your knee just doesn’t feel right. You can be doing everything “by the book,” checking…
259 | Why Your ACL Rehab Needs a Guide, Not Just a Protocol
In this episode, we tackle one of the most common (and costly) questions in ACL rehab: when you should bring in an ACL specialist: right away, or “later when it really matters.” Using analogies like…
258 | The 24-Hour Rule: The ACL Rehab Mindset You Need in the New Year
In this episode, we kick off the new year with one of the most important conversations in ACL rehab: your mindset. Drawing inspiration from performance coach and author Steve Magness, this episode…
257 | Stuck in ACL Rehab: Why So Many ACLers Fall Through the Cracks
In this episode, we break down the most common and frustrating path that ACL athletes take as they move through rehab and quietly fall through the cracks. From early progress that masks deeper…
256 | Proactive > Reactive: The ACL Surgery Prep That Separates Successful Recoveries
In this episode, we breaks down one of the most underestimated factors in ACL recovery: what happens before surgery even begins. As the end of the year approaches and more athletes rush into ACL…
255 | ACL Injuries Happen - Re-Injuries Don’t Have To: Where Your Focus Actually Matters
In this episode, we break down the recent wave of high-profile NFL ACL injuries, including Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons, and use them as a powerful lens to challenge how we think about why ACL…
254 | An Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective on What Matters More: Surgery vs. Rehab
In this episode, we break down a powerful message from orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks - a message every ACL athlete needs to hear. After more than 30 years in the operating room, Dr. Luks says…
253 | The Most Underrated Load Management Tool After ACL Surgery
In this episode, we break down one of the most underrated, yet most influential parts of ACL rehab: step count. While most athletes focus on rehab, graft types, or protocol milestones, the real…
252 | AnnKNEEversary - It Takes A Village
In this episode, we celebrate another “AnnKNEEversary” of my ACL surgery and use it as a checkpoint to zoom out on life, rehab, and the people who carry us through both. I share stories from my own…
251 | Knee Flexion Truths in ACL Rehab: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What Actually Matters
In this episode, we unpack the real truth about knee flexion after ACL surgery — what’s normal, what’s not, and how much it actually matters in your recovery. We break down the key milestones you…
250 | From Hopeless to Hopeful: The Mindset Shift After Another ACL Tear
In this episode, you’ll hear a fired-up deep dive on answering an ACLers question after another ACL injury. We dive into why they happen more than they should, what actually moves the needle on…
249 | The Sweet Spot Debate: Can You Return to Sport in Less than 9 Months in ACL Rehab?
In this episode, we unpack the Tucker Kraft ACL news to zoom out on what “typical” return timelines really look like, even for pros with round-the-clock resources. We walk through why nine months…
248 | Stop “Easing Into It”: The Framework to Make Return to Sport Less Scary in ACL Rehab
In this episode, we unpack why “you’re cleared—just ease into it” isn’t a plan. Using an ACLer's real check-in, I break down the dimmer-switch approach to fear and confidence: gradually dosing…
247 | 7 Key Considerations for Strength Testing in ACL Rehab
In this episode, we dig into seven must-know considerations for strength testing in ACL rehab—from why your first test is rarely the full story, to how pain can cap output, to the nitty-gritty of…
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