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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 25 MIN

Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot After ACL Reconstruction? - #AMR364

from The Ask Mike Reinold Show · host Mike Reinold

Over the last several years, the PT community has grown more convinced that athletes should not return to sport earlier than nine months.Research reports suggested that 9 months was a magic number. But what if your patient looks amazing at 8 months?In this episode, we review a recent article that showed that athletes returning earlier than 9 months were not at more risk if they met the proper objective criteria.To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/is-9-months-the-sweet-spot-after-acl-reconstruction/Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport.Click here to learn more Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more?  Check out my blog, podcasts, and online coursesFollow me:  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Youtube

Over the last several years, the PT community has grown more convinced that athletes should not return to sport earlier than nine months. Research reports suggested that 9 months was a magic number. But what if your patient looks amazing at 8 months? In this episode, we review a recent article that showed that athletes returning earlier than 9 months were not at more risk if they met the proper objective criteria. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/is-9-months-t...

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