Brain Changes After ACL Injury with McKenzie Bane

Send us Fan MailMcKenzie is a physical therapist and sports medicine specialist who speaks to the neurological impacts of having surgery. He discusses how the brain can be affected by surgery or injuries, as well as what to expect from rehabilitation after surgery. He also touches upon how this affects an athlete's ability to return to their sport or activity and what strategies can be used to help them recover quickly and safely. With McKenzie’s experience in treating athletes, he provides insight into the latest research and strategies that can help athletes get back on their feet faster while reducing the risk of re-injury. Join McKenzie for an exploration of the neuroscience behind postoperative recovery and rehab so you know exactly what the body needs when returning to sport or activity! Articles referenced: Needle AR, Lepley AS, Grooms DR. Central Nervous System Adaptation After Ligamentous Injury: a Summary of Theories, Evidence, and Clinical Interpretation. Sports Med. 2017 Jul;47(7):1271-1288. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0666-y. PMID: 28005191. Lepley AS, Lepley LK. Mechanisms of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition. J Sport Rehabil. 2021 Sep 1;31(6):707-716. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2020-0479. PMID: 34470911. Sherman DA, Baumeister J, Stock MS, Murray AM, Bazett-Jones DM, Norte GE. Brain activation and single-limb balance following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Clin Neurophysiol. 2023 Mar 9;149:88-99. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2023.02.175. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36933325. Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: [email protected] with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!