
Doctor of Physical Therapy Alison Synakowski joins Tom to discuss all things ACL rehabilitation. Alison and Tom discuss the standard practices, the new research and methods being implemented, and the need for injury risk reduction in younger athletes.
04:36 - Injury Prevention vs. Risk Reduction
07:40 - Populations Prone to ACL Tears
09:29 - Availability as the Best Ability
10:42 - The Birth of Sportsmetrics
12:55 - The Process After an ACL Tear
16:20 - The Debate on Timing of Surgery
20:25 - Bracing and Range of Motion
23:30 - Most Successful Grafts
26:32 - Cross Bracing and Knee Extension
27:58 - Swelling and Healing
31:00 - Managing Expectations and Timeline
39:11 - Building Confidence and Mental Readiness
44:01 - Wearing a Brace After ACL Rehab
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