In this episode, Dan Bien PT, OCS, CSCS welcomes Dr. Julie Burland from the University of Connecticut. Julie discusses the concept of learned helplessness and its history and impact following knee injury. Julie also discusses biomechanical changes, use of technology and tools to assess loading strategies clinically, long term sequelae with altered lower extremity mechanics, psychosocial factors following injury, and need for preventative and proactive education pre-operatively. Dr. Burland has diverse expertise and is engaged academically and clinically which is clear during this episode.