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- 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 159

0:00 Introduction
2:34 Key #1 - Why having a successful pre-operative phase is imperative
7:19 Key #2 - How to reduce post-operative pain and swelling
12:15 Key #3 - How to restore full knee ROM
20:48 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 quadriceps
38:22 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 RTS
1:02:07 Key #10 - Return to sport testing battery and timelines
1:15:32 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 ;)

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