EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 39 MIN
ACL Series: Living with a torn ACL: All About Copers with PT Samantha Kind and ATC Kellie Loehr
from Let's Get Physical (Therapy) · host Becca Schumer/Kellie Loehr, MS, LAT, ATC and Samantha King, PT, DPT
Send us Fan MailAn ACL tear doesn’t automatically mean surgery, and not every ACL-deficient athlete is the same. In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie Loehr, ATC, who shares her personal journey of tearing her ACL and choosing non-operative management, alongside physical therapist Samantha King, PT, to break down what it really means to be a “coper.” We discuss how clinicians identify potential copers, the role of strength and neuromuscular control, psychological readiness, and how to determine who may successfully return to sport without reconstruction. This episode challenges the all-or-nothing narrative around ACL tears and emphasizes individualized decision-making and high-quality rehab.Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!
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Send us Fan Mail An ACL tear doesn’t automatically mean surgery, and not every ACL-deficient athlete is the same. In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie Loehr, ATC, who shares her personal journey of tearing her ACL and choosing non-operative management, alongside physical therapist Samantha King, PT, to break down what it really means to be a “coper.” We discuss how clinicians identify potential copers, the role of strength and neuromuscular control, psychological readiness, and how to ...
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ACL Series: Living with a torn ACL: All About Copers with PT Samantha Kind and ATC Kellie Loehr
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