046 | Strength Testing in ACL Rehab - Part 1: The Problem

In this episode, we have an open conversation about a major problem we face in the world of ACL rehab and return to sport. We analyze how we're doing with reinjury rates and return to sport rates based on research and what factors play into these statistics. We discuss how objective strength testing impacts these outcomes, how we're currently assessing strength in physical therapy clinics, and where we're missing the mark on this. This episode in this two-part series zooms in on the problem and how we can do better and how we have to do better. Article - Living in the Stone Age: Why Are We Still Testing Strength With Our Hands? Zach Lentinihttps://www.jospt.org/do/10.2519/jospt.blog.20211208/full/Rehabilitation Practice Patterns Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Survey of Physical Therapists - Greenberg et al. 2018https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29787697/ _________Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab?1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching_________Free weekly newsletterThe ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use._________More from The ACL AthleteWebsite: www.theaclathlete.comSubmit a topic or question for a future podcast episodeInstagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptEmail: [email protected]