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As a physical therapist and a mom of 5 athletic boys, 2 of which play lacrosse at the college level, I know first hand the need to find highly skilled and trained specialists who can effectively and efficiently treat a wide range of sports related injuries. Accelerate ACL provides the most exceptional and professional service using a state of the art, science based technology to help athletes return to play fully healed.
They certainly work their clients hard and get amazing results.
I’ve seen numerous patients show great progress while working with direct current technology and associated protocols.
By combining my physical therapy care with Accelerate ACL in-home protocols, my patient experienced an increase in ROM, increase in strength, and an overall decrease in pain. Three months after surgery, his daily functional activity scores were 94%. He has set a new standard for our ACL recoveries.
After 1 session using Accelerate ACL technology, I noticed improved mobility and decreased inflammation in my knee.
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Our very own co-founder, Zach Michael, was recently featured on the esteemed Starting Block Podcast,…
Welcome back to the Accelerate ACL Prehab Series! Previous posts have covered: The importance of ACL prehab and the goals you should strive to hit…
Today, we are thrilled to share some remarkable news inside the Accelerate ACL family – the return of Breece Hall, running back for the New…
Welcome back to the Accelerate ACL Prehab Series. Previous posts have covered: The importance of ACL prehab and the goals you should strive to hit…
My son tore his ACL playing lacrosse. Evan and Accelerate ACL have been amazing to work with. My son uses FaceTime to have virtual sessions with some of the most cutting edge technology in the country. He is 2.5 months post surgery and is well ahead of his recovery schedule thanks to Accelerate ACL.
Accelerate ACL is the reason I played 5 years in the NFL after having 3 ACL reconstructions in college! One offseason with this program and I came back faster & stronger than ever.
When I signed on with Accelerate ACL, I was only thinking about the physical aspect of recovery. And over the course of 8 weeks, that aspect has been fantastic. I’m way ahead of where I expected to be at barely 2 months post op. However, I completely underestimated the importance of mental health support, and without our sessions I would have been in a tough place. The mental piece of recovery was much harder than I expected – days blending together, isolation of being home, not working, loss of routine, the pain of post op recovery, etc. It’s no joke. Knowing what I know now, I would sign up for this program almost solely for the mental health aspect. The physical piece is amazing as well. Being able to talk to someone who really gets it – priceless.
It’s crazy – I feel 1000 times better after just that session. From when I started to now, the body just feels completely different.
I would tell anyone that if they want instant recovery and they want something that’s absolutely going to work and they have the patience to go through it, then it’s not an option. I mean, it’s how you want to live your life. You want to live your life being in pain and experimenting? Or, do you want to live your life addressing an issue and getting it solved. You have nothing to lose by giving Accelerate ACL a shot. Nothing. You have everything to lose by going a different direction. You have time to lose and time is your most valuable asset.
I learned about Accelerate ACL through a friend who also tore his ACL. Accelerate ACL targeted all of the weak spots in my leg that were keeping me from fully extending. Accelerate ACL allowed me to feel comfortable around school and got my knee back to feeling normal.
While working with Accelerate ACL, I was able to regain strength much faster, my muscles were stronger, and energy was much better. My PT said a lot of his patients don’t recover this smoothly. I would recommend AACL, definitely!
I’m so glad I looked up Accelerate ACL – it was worth it, period. Because I have gone through it, it’s made me a better martial arts teacher, a better trainer for older adults, and I’m a lot wiser than I was before. I wouldn’t have any problem recommending Accelerate ACL to anyone. If they have a problem and really want to come back, I would give it 110%.
One year ago last week, I had my ACL surgery and would never have thought I’d be back skiing powder and bumps like I used to. It was truly a gift to be on the mountain with my son and daughter! I know I’ve said it before, but THANK YOU for helping me get back on the mountain!
Literally the day after I started, I saw my VMO wake up again. I call it my little cheat code, because it helps you get activated, and activation is key.
By the end of the first week, I had full bend back in my knee & was able to run and jump again. By the end of the 3rd week, it felt fully healed. I was able to start strengthening again. I would recommend Accelerate ACL to anyone looking to recover as quickly as possible to get back to doing the things that they enjoy.
My doctor was blown away. I’m so glad we did this.
When I tore my ACL, Accelerate ACL was one of my first calls (even before my immediate family knew of my injury). I started with AACL two weeks post surgery & within just a few days, I had almost complete range of motion back. Through AACL, we discovered the old injuries that ultimately caused the tear–I’ve learned so much & feel better than I have since college! The whole AACL team is wonderful to work with & they truly care about all of their clients.
I’ve tried many things and I was skeptical about Accelerate ACL, because I thought it’s just another thing that may not work. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to get started. Working with Accelerate ACL was the best decision I’ve ever made. You will not regret it.
I honestly never thought I was going to wrestle ever again after tearing my MCL 3 times and then a ACL injury. Then I found Accelerate ACL and it changed my life. It was not easy at all. In fact it was the hardest thing that I have ever done, but it was so worth it. I am stronger and faster then I have ever been. I am more mentally tough and physically tough. The most important part is that I have my confidence back, and for that I will be forever grateful.
My daughter Bella worked with Evan from Accelerate ACL earlier in the year after her ACL surgery. Her surgeon and physical therapists cleared her for a return to soccer only 9 months after her surgery. We were initially told that because she had a transphyseal procedure to avoid the growth plates that a return was typically longer and that soccer for the fall for her probably wouldn’t even be on the table, but her surgeons and therapists were really impressed with her recovery (especially her balance, hops, jumps, squats, etc.). Thank you to Accelerate ACL for their early intervention efforts!
Zach Michael played a huge role in my ACL recovery journey. The day I tore my ACL, my parents immediately began searching for the best recovery tools and programs in order for me to have the greatest comeback possible. We stumbled upon the Neubie and Accelerate ACL and it was the best thing to ever happen to us. Before I even had surgery, I got to work with Zach in intensive pre-op for my knee, in order to prevent atrophy. The day of my surgery, I came home and immediately placed the Neubie patches on my surgery leg. Just 3 days after my surgery, I was able to fully straighten my leg. 8 days post-op after just 2 sessions with Zach, I was able to lift my leg on my own. Zach was my #1 supporter throughout the entire recovery process. Twice a week for over 5 months, I worked with Zach and the Neubie to reactivate my muscles and build them back. He pushed me incredibly hard, encouraging me every step of the way and cracking jokes to make me laugh, even while I was struggling through 5 minute wall sits with the Neubie on 100. I praised the work I was doing with the Neubie to my PTs and trainers and even inspired my PT to buy one for her practice. I would recommend Accelerate ACL and Zach to anyone I know who tears their ACL after the incredible experience I had working with them and the physical results I was able to acheive.
“It’s fun, it’s challenging, but you know its good work. Use Accelerate ACL, that’s all I gotta say.”
Deciding to work Evan and Accelerate ACL has been one of the the best decisions I made for my ACL rehab process.There is no doubt the work that we put in has been an enormous piece of how quickly I’ve been able to return to skating, not only at the level I was prior to surgery but now feeling stronger than ever. From the first week post surgery I was able to progress my rehab much faster than the expected timelines and keep that momentum throughout the whole process. One thing I didn’t expect when signing up for Accelerate was all the ways Evan would be able to help me mentally as well. Knowing that any roadblock that popped up along the way Evan would have specific plans tailored to resolve the issue instilled a great confidence in my rehab plan and ability to return to sport. Overall, I would 100% recommend working with Accelerate to anyone who is currently thinking about it and will definitely be recommending it to anyone I know who has an ACL injury in the future.
The best thing we ever did was call Accelerate ACL. Zach got our son, Cooper, where he needed to be both mentally & physically in order to fulfill his dream of playing college basketball after a devastating ACL & meniscus tear his senior year of high school. There is so much to an ACL injury we didn’t know or understand. Zach not only trained Cooper physically to help him heal & become athletically competitive again but encouraged him mentally. Zach worked in conjunction with our local PT to give Cooper the best recovery possible. He also helped our whole family by answering questions honestly and guiding us as parents on how to best support our son through this journey. I can’t recommend Accelerate ACL enough! Because of Zach’s training & encouragement Cooper is now fulfilling his dream & on the basketball roster for Dawson Community College!
“I had a complete tear of my ACL. I got with Evan and started prehab with him on the Neubie. Post surgery I used Neubie weekly and saw very quick results. It’s an extremely effective program that had me back playing golf in 10 weeks and was measuring as if I was 6 months post surgery. It’s worth the effort and the price is fair for someone who wants to get back to full speed as fast as possible! Thanks to Evan and Accelerate ACL!!”
I worked with Zach from Accelerate ACL all summer using the Neubie to rehab my knee after having had ACL surgery end of October, so I was about 7 months out . I had already done regular PT starting about 1 month post op, and I did it for a few months, but I was not getting the results I wanted. It was also slow and boring and honestly felt like a waste of time and money. At 7 months post op, I was no where near being ready to go back to my sports; wakesurfing, skiing, and surfing. After a few sessions with Zach, I could immediately see I was getting seriously noticeable results faster working out with the Neubie and Zach. Without him, I can definitely say I would not be back doing my sport right now at 100%. I would recommend the Neubie and Accelerate ACL to anyone who wants to get back in shape and back to doing their sport the way they used to as efficiently as possible. By the way, I am 50 years old, so this is not just for pro athletes in amazing shape. I want to do the least amount of working out possible to get the best result and that is exactly what I got. Thank you so much Zach and Accelerate ACL!
“It’s been a great experience with Accelerate ACL and I believe it has helped my daughter accelerate the start of her recovery.”
“I have been through two ACL tears and one meniscus tear and Accelerate ACL is the best rehab I have ever experienced. Their program is built for every level of athlete and is guaranteed to make you faster, stronger, and most importantly more confident for your return. After I tore my ACL a second time, I thought my football career was over, but through Accelerate ACL’s program, I was able to make a full recovery and return to the sport that I love. Throughout my experience with Accelerate ACL, I could see a significant difference in the level of expertise that the company has to offer. I have been participating in physical therapy for over 2 years due to tearing my ACL twice and I can say with confidence that Evan is the best trainer that I have worked with.”
“Accelerate ACL really helped me develop my muscles, helping me get back to playing faster. Not only was my trainer (Zach) super kind and supportive the whole way through, but I could see the progress in my muscle tone. Before starting at Accelerate ACL, I was discouraged by my difference in quad muscles. However, Accelerate ACL helped push me, which developed my quad strength way faster than I expected. Because of such a positive and helpful experience, I would gladly refer any ACL patient to try Accelerate ACL. I am so appreciative for what they did to me, and I fully encourage people to try it!”
“I was DEVASTATED at the beginning and I actually didn’t know how I was gonna make it. But you shifted my mindset when you told me that first week, that it’s a minor setback for a major comeback, and that’s hands down the best advice I’ve been told. It allowed me to stop feeling helpless and start feeling motivated to put in the hard work so I can come back better. Your program helped me reach all of my goals and more and I always felt more than ready for all of my milestones, I’m so grateful for this experience.”
After ACL surgery in March 2022 and many traditional physical therapy sessions, my daughter was still experiencing pain. The pain caused setbacks with her recovery, until we worked with Accelerate ACL. Accelerate ACL worked immediately to help Kamora alleviate the pain in the areas with their technology and protocols. My daughter is back on the volleyball court and ready for the 2023 season. What an incredible experience. I wish we would have started earlier.
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