If you have read the white paper offered on the website, you have a strong understanding of the 7 biggest challenges associated with recovering from ACL surgery. This is an important first step in optimizing the recovery process, because you are now armed with the information needed to know what you’re up against. In this…
A lot of focus during recovery from ACL reconstruction is placed on restoring quad strength and size after surgery, and rightfully so. We shared a few tips on ways to efficiently do just that here and here. However, many athletes also have difficulty fully activating the calf muscle after surgery. This article will cover why…
One common term we like to throw around with Accelerate ACL athletes is “compensation pattern.” The term is used to describe an improper movement pattern that places more stress on parts of the body than normal (for example: for a number of reasons, running or jumping can put more stress into the knee than it…
As many of you reading this already know, ACL reconstruction surgery is far more than just a physical process. There is also a mental side to coming back from an ACL injury. The recovery process requires a great deal of mental fortitude in order to recover fully and return to sport with confidence. The mental…
After an ACL injury or ACL surgery, many athletes report experiencing increased frequency of muscle cramping. Oftentimes, this cramping occurs in the toes, calf, or hamstring. It’s important to note that this is a normal part of the process and that a cramping sensation isn’t necessarily a bad thing. So why does it happen? Let’s…
As an athlete, ACL injuries can feel downright devastating. And believe me, as a former athlete myself, I get it. When you experience an ACL injury, you don’t just lose the ability to play your sport — you lose all the things that come with it. The pride in being able to work your butt…