🔑 Key Moments:

- The exact injury mechanism (rugby players, you'll get this)

- Why I refused pain meds this time

- The 3 things I did differently in the first 48 hours

- How I turned a career setback into an opportunity

- My complete pre-surgery protocol

💪 PERFECT FOR:

- Athletes dealing with injuries

- Coaches working with ACL recovery

- Anyone interested in sports psychology & recovery

🎯 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Moment It Happened

02:21 Coming Back to Ireland for Surgery

05:54 The Injury Breakdown (Rugby Players Will Get This)

08:31 First 48 Hours: What I Did Differently

10:24 Why I Refused Pain Medication

13:35 Mental Game: Reframing the Setback

16:42 Why ACL Injuries Actually Happen

19:41 My Pre-Surgery Protocol

21:34 Speed-Based vs Traditional Recovery

23:56 Getting Help vs Going Solo

24:36 Advice for First-Time ACL Injuries

26:17 Next Steps & Final Thoughts

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👤 ABOUT OUR HOST:

Peter Wright is a strength and conditioning coach and performance consultant dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. Through the Petey Performance Podcast, he shares valuable insights on athletic training, performance enhancement, and sports science, making complex topics accessible and actionable for athletes at all levels.

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