Master Your ACL Recovery With These Evidence-Based Tips!

📌 FREE Guide - ACL-Reconstruction Evidence Based Exercise "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/acl-reconstruction-exercise-prescription-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!👉 Check out the FPF Mini Course with "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ Show Notes:- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/01/12-keys-to-post-operative-acl-reconstruction-physical-therapy/In today's episode we go over Do You Need Physical Therapy BEFORE ACL-Reconstruction Surgery? - FPF Show Episode 1590:00 Introduction2:34 Key #1 - Why having a successful pre-operative phase is imperative7:19 Key #2 - How to reduce post-operative pain and swelling12:15 Key #3 - How to restore full knee ROM20:48 Key #4 - Individualize based on the individual (graft type, concomitant pathology, sport, individual deficits)28:37 Key #5 - Improving volitional quad control (exercise, NMES, BFR etc.)33:50 Key #6 - Progressive loading for the quadriceps38:22 Key #7 - Building a comprehensive program (strength, neurocog, perturbations)44:44 Key #8 - Progress via timelines & criteria based (LSI, torque, etc)52:37 Key #9 - Psychological readiness - critical for RTS1:02:07 Key #10 - Return to sport testing battery and timelines1:15:32 Key #11 - Collaborate with others for RTS decision making (patient, family, surgeon, psychologist, coaches)1:17:49 Key #12 - The MOST important key (You'll have to watch ;)*****Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?  Click on the link to sign up for the FREE FPF Mini Course and also receive the infographic "7 Reasons Why People Get Hurt in the Gym and What to do About It." - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/*****Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show!  This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training*****Want to support me?  Sign up for the FPF "Insiders" Online Library where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more!🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow!*****🧠 WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter.  I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis!*****👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/