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 remains a common benchmark across elite sport, then break down new research suggesting earlier returns can be safe when strict, objective criteria are met. You’ll hear what those criteria look like in a world-class, highly supervised setting, plus the key limitations that matter for real-world athlet...
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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 remains a common benchmark across elite sport, then break down new research suggesting earlier returns can be safe when strict, objective criteria are met. You’ll hear what those criteria look like in a world-class, highly supervised setting, plus the key limitations that matter for real-world athlet...
234 | When Sh*t Happens in ACL Rehab: What to Do (and What NOT to Do)
The ACL Athlete Podcast
22 minutes
3 months ago
234 | When Sh*t Happens in ACL Rehab: What to Do (and What NOT to Do)
In this episode, we talk about one of the most underrated but guaranteed parts of ACL rehab. Sh*t will happen. Whether it’s a flare-up, a groin strain, a missed session, or life throwing curveballs—sh*t happens. I share my personal story of a recent setback, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and how I navigated it using mindset and movement strategies. You’ll learn how to reframe these “detours,” apply practical decision-making tools like the traffic light system, and understand why ...
The ACL Athlete Podcast
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 remains a common benchmark across elite sport, then break down new research suggesting earlier returns can be safe when strict, objective criteria are met. You’ll hear what those criteria look like in a world-class, highly supervised setting, plus the key limitations that matter for real-world athlet...
