[Case Studies] ACL rehab in a professional basketballer with Laura Opstedal

In this episode with Laura Opstedal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of hers - the rehabilitation of a basketball player who sustained an ACL injury and underwent ACL reconstruction using patella tendon graft. We cover:How the injury occurred & this player's previous ACL injury historyThe rehabilitation process - including use of KPI’s and force capacity testingWorking through “mishaps” in rehabilitationDeceleration vs acceleration exposure in ACL rehabilitationThis episode is closely tied to Laura’s case study she did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.👉🏻 Watch Laura’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudies-opstedalLaura Opstedal, PT, DPT, began her physical therapy career in 2001 after graduating from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. She is dual board certified in Orthopaedics and Sports, a USA Weightlifting Level 2 coach, and founded Build Physio & Performance in 2019 and Build Gym in 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. Her expertise spans ACL rehabilitation, bone stress injuries, complex knee issues, injury management in high-performance athletes, and the use of advanced testing technologies. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @NoahMandelPhysio from Physio Network👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/