S4 Ep20 - ACL Surgery: What Nobody Tells You About the First Week - With Jaz Naylor

This week I’m is joined by returning guest Jaz just days after ACL reconstruction surgery.We’re talking through the reality of the first week of recovery, the importance of pre-hab, and what every athlete should know before going through surgery.In this episode:Why pre-hab made a huge difference to Jaz's recoveryThe mental battle of choosing surgeryThe reality of surgery day and what to expectWhy the first week is tougher than most people realiseThe surprising effects of general anaestheticReturning to work too soon after surgerySetting recovery goals beyond rehab exercisesNHS vs private physio for returning to sportThe biggest lessons from the first week post-opAdvice for athletes preparing for ACL reconstruction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WORK WITH ME⁠⁠⁠