In this episode, we cover an opportunity cost regarding ACL rehab. We focus on sharing a special athlete win, return to performance criteria, return to performance testing, and finally, an audit of your own ACL process.

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In this episode, we take a break from any ACL-related content. We take a moment for 5/24/22 and UVALDE. For 21 human beings - 2 teachers and 19 elementary school children. For hurting families and friends. For a community.⁠ To show our support.

Ways that you can support UVALDE:
https://twitter.com/Uvalde_CISD/status/1529515364152901633
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting-relief
https://www.everytown.org/ 

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Kelsey suffered multiple ankle injuries and an ACL tear in her pursuit of her professional dance goals. Now, four years after her ACL recovery, she has developed a comprehensive approach to injury recovery that she calls mental skills training. Kelsey has her Masters in sport and exercise psychology and serves as the Performance Enhancement and Rehabilitation Specialist at The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, an affiliate of Boston Children’s Hospital—Division of Sports Medicine. She joined the team nearly seven years ago and works alongside injury prevention specialists and physicians to support the whole athlete. Kelsey believes that training the mental game is essential in unlocking the athlete’s full potential, both on and off the field. Her work aims to help each athlete navigate the maze of mental challenges associated with sport to better reach self-determined goals and optimal performance.

In this, the second of a two-part episode series, Kelsey and I discussed

How she trains athletes to develop and maintain a healthy mindset during rehab
The importance of setting goals
Kelsey’s advice and strategies for setbacks
How to get over the fear of re-injury

Connect with Kelsey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychupsports/ 
Booking: https://www.themichelicenter.com/  

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1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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Kelsey suffered multiple ankle injuries and an ACL tear in her pursuit of her professional dance goals. Now, four years after her ACL recovery, she has developed a comprehensive approach to injury recovery that she calls mental skills training. Kelsey has her Masters in sport and exercise psychology and serves as the Performance Enhancement and Rehabilitation Specialist at The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, an affiliate of Boston Children’s Hospital—Division of Sports Medicine. She joined the team nearly seven years ago and works alongside injury prevention specialists and physicians to support the whole athlete. Kelsey believes that training the mental game is essential in unlocking the athlete’s full potential, both on and off the field. Her work aims to help each athlete navigate the maze of mental challenges associated with sport to better reach self-determined goals and optimal performance.

In this, the first of a two-part episode series, Kelsey and I discussed

Her background as a dancer and shifting into Sport & Exercise Psychology
How her injuries and surgeries have given her valuable insight into sports rehab
A healthy mindset to physical rehab
The value of recording small wins during the rehab process
What mental skills training is and who it is for
How a proactive approach with mental skills training helps athletes prepare for injuries before they happen
Encouraging atheletes to understand who they are outside of sport
The process of mental skills training and the importance of having goals

Tune in next week for part two with Kelsey Griffith.

Connect with Kelsey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychupsports/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelicenter/
Website: https://www.themichelicenter.com/   

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1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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In this episode, we answer the question - "How Important is Post-Op ACL Rehab?"  We cover the "major" analogy, building your foundation, a real-time ACL athlete story you want to hear, reducing delays or setbacks along the way, and how to create smoother transitions phase to phase during your ACL rehab journey. 

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1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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In this episode, we cover the essential feedback loops needed to manage your grumpy knee. We discuss The Protect-Expose Continuum, The Goldilocks Principle, The Traffic Light System, The 24-Hour Feedback Loop, and making sure we address the bigger buckets of health including important questions to ask in this process. This episode is one that equips you for not only the ACL journey but ANY injury-related journey you might experience ahead to make you a better athlete overall.

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Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab?

1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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In part 1 of this episode series, we cover the "grumpy" knee in ACL rehab. We dive into what defines a grumpy knee, some concerns you might have about "messing up" your knee, building the full story, teasing out pain and swelling, and getting the ROOTS of the problem.

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1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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In this episode, we cover how you can find your own ACL "signal" within the noise. With a world full of information overload, how are we able to make sure we are taking the right steps in the ACL journey? We cover filtering through information, creating boundaries, community groups, mindset and being rooted in principles and the basics so you can find your signal within the noise of your ACL rehab process.

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1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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In this episode, we cover all things regarding wound management and healing after ACLR. We discuss the main goals for wound management, phases of healing, some red flags to look out for, breaking down materials used in wound care, and how to manage your wounds and scarring through this process.

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Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab?

1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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In this episode, we help you with navigating the showering process after ACL reconstruction/surgery. We cover the first few days post-op, practical options to cover your incision site and keep it safe, how to set up your environment, mistakes to avoid early, and my own post-op experience with showering after ACLR.

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1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next.

Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching

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The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use.

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