Having worked with professional athletes all around the country, we’ve had the good fortune to compare and contrast methods used by the physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers they work with. Our goal with this blog is to share that information with you. As you might expect, the way a professional athlete approaches ACL recovery…
Accelerate ACL clients are set up to optimize all facets of the recovery process. Yes, the technology and workouts you have access to through the AACL program can drive game changing ACL recovery results. But if you’re not giving the body the things it needs to recover in between workouts, you’re going to limit how…
We receive a lot of calls and online inquiries from parents of high school athletes who have just torn an ACL. We love our kids more than anything, so I imagine many of these calls come from parents who have spent the night on Google, Facebook, and Instagram trying to figure out what’s best for…
Last weekend, University of Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee took home the national championship in the 125 pound weight class. On it’s surface, the story isn’t that unique – the Iowa wrestling program has a rich tradition of great wrestlers. But, when you dig a little deeper (perhaps down to the level of his knee), the…
This post will be slightly complex and technical in nature, and more than likely contain information you haven’t heard anywhere else. However, I believe that understanding these concepts may be what stands between where you are now in your ACL recovery journey and where you WANT to be in your ACL recovery journey. I also…
It’s something you’ll hear over and over again during recovery after ACL injuries and surgery. We’ve gotta get your knee straight. In most cases, it is THE number one priority immediately after injury and then again after surgery. Getting your knee straight after ACL surgery (or more technically known as “full knee extension”) is correlated…
Athletes commonly ask us, “Is it ok to wait to have ACL surgery?” I’ll start this article with a few general thoughts and reasoning on the question and then we’ll take a quick look at a research study that was conducted in the British Journal of Sports medicine tackling the exact question. Keep in mind…
Before you read: This is a long one (5 minute read), but I didn’t want to leave a single word out.. it’s that important. The information in this post may appear “scary” on its surface, as it describes problems that can develop months after ACL surgery head on (no fluff here). I always take the…
The term “arthritis” is used a lot to make people believe they have a chance of developing a debilitating condition after ACL surgery. It’s a word that makes people feel like they aren’t necessarily in control of their recovery process or their long-term health. The truth is that arthritis isn’t as “big and scary” as…
There’s no getting around it — pain after ACL surgery is part of the process. Those who understand pain and how to interpret it will be able to use the information to optimize their recovery outcomes. They’ll understand when it’s ok to confidently push in to pain and when they may need to dial things…