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Fixing Asymmetrical Loading: Hip Hinge acl discharge testing kyle matsel return to sport

Want to learn more about how we work with a live patient in the pre-op and immediate post op phase, check out ACL Rehab Live Patient Case Series:Strengthening and Complex Movement.

Kyle:  How's that feel?

Cam:  I feel more of a stretch on my left hamstring.

Kyle:  Okay....

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Teaching the Hip Hinge acl kyle matsel return to sport

Want to learn more about how we work with a live patient in the pre-op and immediate post op phase, check out ACL Rehab Live Patient Case Series:Strengthening and Complex Movement.

Kyle:  Let's try some hip hinging real quick. This is a great pattern for loading up your hips, working on...

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Pre-Op ACL Discharge Testing Checklist Discussion acl discharge testing fms return to sport sfma y balance test

Want to learn more about how we work with a live patient in the pre-op and immediate post op phase?  Check out ACL Rehab Live Patient Case Series: Setting Up Success.

Phil:  All right. Let's go through these guidelines. These guidelines are developed so that basically we can return...

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How do you discuss return to sport timelines with a patient? acl rehabilitation return to sport

Want to learn more about how we work with a live patient in the pre-op and immediate post op phase?  Check out ACL Rehab Live Patient Case Series: Setting Up Success.

Phil:  So I have Cam with me who tore his ACL. So you tore your ACL a few weeks ago. Tell me what happened.

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Disconnected Expectations: How Do You Manage ACL Return-to-Sport Timelines? acl rehab & performance lab rehabilitation return to sport

 In the second episode of the Rehab & Performance Lab podcast, Disconnected Expectations: How Do You Manage ACL Return-to-Sport Timelines?, I team up with Dr. Kyle Matsel to discuss the complexities surrounding ACL return-to-sport timelines.  

You can...

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What things should you consider when working with non-op ACLR? acl rehabilitation

I recently received this question:

"I have had a couple patients now that have opted for the non-op route for ACL or PCL injuries. For context, they’re not current athletes are 30s to 50s, but do want to get back to their recreational activity. I’ve had a hard time finding...

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How do you manage anterior knee pain after ACL reconstruction? acl knee extension physical therapy rehabilitation

Hey, everyone. I had a reader submitted question here about ACL reconstruction.

“Hello, I'm a PT and I've been really enjoying going through your med bridge courses. They've been super insightful, particularly with ACL reconstruction."

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I love doing them....

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Technique to Get Knee Extension ROM After ACL Reconstruction acl extension rom

Knee extension ROM is essential after ACL reconstruction. We know we need to restore it (including full hyperextension) but sometimes it can be tricky. Using this hold relax technique can be a game changer especially when you combine it with an external rotation bias.  

If you need a...

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Best MedBridge Courses for Athletic Trainers acl athletic training ceu discharge testing low back pain medbridge medbridge discount medbridge promo code performance return to sport

 

Best Courses for Athletic Trainers For Working with Athletes with Back or Neck Pain

As athletic trainers, historically our education on low back pain has left a lot to be desired. Since a lot of athletes and active individuals (e.g. factory workers) have low back pain, it is important that...

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Why do you emphasize achieving full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction? acl

The question is, "Why do you emphasize that you should achieve full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction?"  And I tell you what, I am shocked at this being such a hot button issue.  The amount of pushback, the number of questions, the amount of, "Wow, I didn't even know...

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Full Knee Hyperextension After ACL Reconstruction acl hypermobility knee extension

The most common question we get after our ACL reconstruction rehabilitation course on MedBridge is why do you emphasize that you need to achieve full knee hyperextension after ACL reconstruction?

So I thought I would dive in deep into this topic.  And I think it comes with some natural...

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ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation With Non-Athletes acl

[Phil]:  Hey, everyone. I've been having some discussions with Dr. Kyle Matsel, and he's joining me again here. And we've been talking about ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, and we've really talked a lot about return to sport and high level competition.

But what I want to talk about is how...

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