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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/01/acl-tear-surgery-face-off-which-is-best-for-patients/

In today's episode we go over ACL Tear Surgery FACE-OFF [Which is BEST for Patients?] - FPF Show Episode 158

0:00 Introduction
3:24 What is ACL Reconstruction and what are the goals of the surgery?
8:01 What are the graft choices for ACL-R? [Auto & allograft, patellar, quad, hamstring]
11:47 Is the graft as strong as the native ACL? [Load to failure]
17:33 How long does it take for the ACL-R graft to fully heal over time? [Ligamentization]
24:31 Which graft type has the best patient reported outcome measure?
26:07 Which graft types have the highest and lowest failure (and re-tear) rates?
33:31 Which graft type results in the best quadriceps and hamstring strength over time?
35:35 Which graft type has the best return to sport rate?
41:29 Which graft type has most donor site morbidity (issues due to harvesting the graft) and complications?
46:36 Quad tendon graft: ideal patient, pros and cons
48:24 Bone patellar tendon bone graft: ideal patient, pros and cons
49:41 Hamstring tendon graft: ideal patient, pros and cons
52:16 Allograft: ideal patient, pros and cons
54:05 What is a Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis? Why would a surgeon use this procedure along with an ACL-R?
57:08 Which patients are appropriate for the addition of a lateral extra-articular tenodesis?
58:11 Can you repair the ACL ligament and is this a viable surgery?
1:01:27 What is the bridge enhanced ACL repair [BEAR] procedure?
1:05:54 BEAR procedure vs. ACL-R [outcomes, return to sport, re-injury rates]


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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/01/surgery-vs-physical-therapy-for-acl-tears/

In today's episode we go over Do You Really NEED Surgery After an ACL Tear? - FPF Show Episode 157

0:00 Introduction
2:52 What does rehab consist of for patients who undergo physical therapy?
4:52 Do ACL tears (complete) heal over time? What percentage of patients heal?
 5:13 If the ligament is showing "continuity" or healing, does that mean it's strong?
6:36 Does the "cross-bracing protocol" increase the likelihood the ACL heals?
9:01 What does the cross-bracing protocol consist of? [Rehab protocol as well]
12:30 Do conservatively treated ACLs that heal re-tear at a higher rate compared to ACL reconstruction surgery?
16:14 What surgery is considered the goal standard that is compared against conservative management? (ACL-R)
20:35 Do all types of ACL sprains need surgery?  Which are candidates for physical therapy and not?
26:29 Is conservative management an appropriate option for patients after a complete ACL tear? and do we have answers to this question?
31:06 Do ACL tears treated with physical therapy have better knee function and health then surgically treated ACLs?
36:10 Do patients get back to a higher level of function with surgery or physical therapy?
36:55 Do patients treated conservatively have more laxity in the knee without surgery?
38:03 Do patients have more longterm arthritis if you don't have ACL reconstruction surgery?
49:16 Are return to sport rates better with physical therapy alone or with surgery?
51:13 Can athletes return to pivoting sports without surgery?
52:22 Which sports can conservatively managed athletes return to and which do they have a harder time returning to? 
58:01 If your patient doesn't have ACL reconstruction surgery does that increase rates of meniscus injury?
1:04:28 Should your patient have ACL-reconstruction surgery or not?


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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2025/01/acl-injury-clinical-examination-evidence-based-review/

In today's episode we go over Clinical Examination of ACL Injuries [Evidence Based Guide] - FPF Show Episode 156

0:00 Introduction
1:42 What should your subjective examination contain for ACL clinical exam? [Injury mechanism, pain, swelling, history of a "pop"]
5:10 What should the objective examination contain when diagnosing ACL injuries? [Gait, ROM, strength, swelling, special tests]
16:26 What are the most common and best special tests for diagnosing ACL injuries?
23:27 Which test is the BEST overall? [SENSITIVE and SPECIFIC]
24:31 Is the lever test worth using in your examination?
28:59 If we cluster tests together does that enhance test accuracy?
30:04 If we combine subjective information with objective tests does that improve diagnostic accuracy?
35:56 What to do if you suspect your patient has an ACL injury


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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/12/what-physical-therapists-need-to-know-about-acl-injuries/

In today's episode we go over What Physical Therapists NEED to Know About ACL Injuries - FPF Show Episode 155

0:00 Introduction
0:46 How common are ACL Injuries? (Prevalence)
3:06 In What populations (age, sport, gender) are ACL injuries most common?
5:27 ACL anatomy basics
7:50 What is the function of the ACL?
9:16 What is the primary mechanism of injury for ACL tears?
15:45 Is dynamic valgus the only way you can tear your ACL?
23:28 What anatomic risk factors increase risk of ACL Injury? (Hyperextension, laxity, notch size etc.)
26:19 What factors increase the risk of re-injury after already having an ACL-Reconstruction surgery?
29:12 What intrinsic factors increase risk of ACL injury? (Quad to hamstring strength, quad strength, experience)
33:27 What extrinsic factors increase risk of ACL injury? (weather, shoes etc)
38:34 Does the sport played, gender or level of competition influence risk of injury?


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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/11/surgery-vs-physical-therapy-for-meniscus-tears-which-one-wins/

In today's episode we go over 6 Step Treatment Plan for Meniscus Repair Physical Therapy - FPF Show Episode 154

0:00 Introduction
2:28 Does the type of tear matter for post-op rehab? (Hoop strained maintained or not)
4:41 How the location of the tear matters for rehabilitation
6:26 Do chronic tears heal slower then acute tears?
6:40 How tear SIZE dictates rehab speed
6:57 How concomitant pathology changes the game (ACL tears, cartilage injuries etc.)
7:29 Does age play a role with speed of meniscus tear rehab progression?
11:39 Surgeon Concensus: Weightbearing timelines, ROM restrictions, accelerated vs. delayed rehab, bracing
16:46 How to PROTECT the healing meniscus repair after surgery
21:49 How to restore range of motion after meniscus repair
29:50 How to MAINTAIN strength and fitness following a meniscus repair
35:19 How to REDUCE arthrogenic muscle inhibition of the quads after surgery
44:10 How to progress strength exercises for your meniscus repair patients over time
52:26 How depth of squats and single leg exercises dictates strain on the meniscus
53:55 Why stress increases on the meniscus [medial] in the bottom of the squat
55:46 How double leg exercises (squat) strain the lateral meniscus more then single leg exercises
56:49 How speed of movement and load increases strain on the meniscus
57:09 Return to sport testing and progressions
1:04:22 Return to sport timelines
1:07:40 Case Study - Meniscus Repair Surgery Physical Therapy [Case Study - Powerlifter Chrissy Peracchi]

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/12/meniscus-tear-the-evidence-based-non-operative-physical-therapy-treatment-guide/

In today's episode we go over Evidence Based Treatment of Non-operative Meniscus Tears: FPF Show Episode 153

0:00 Introduction
2:08 Is non-operative rehabilitation possible for all meniscus tears?
8:10 Is non-operative rehabilitation possible or best for TRAUMATIC meniscus tears?
12:38 Surgery vs. Physical Therapy [Chronic vs Acute Tears] and do mechanical symptoms play a role?
19:46 What did patients perform as part of physical therapy in studies that show a benefit from non-operative treatment?
25:41 How to perform patient education for meniscus tear patients
35:10 Exercise prescription principles for your meniscus patients
37:02 How different exercises stress the medial vs. lateral meniscus during exercise
38:35 How forces across the joint increase based on the intensity of exercise chosen
38:51 How stress changes in the knee during deep vs. shallow squats
41:39 Acute phase rehabilitation principles (ROM, Gait, Muscle Inhibition, Swelling)
48:56 Intermediate phase rehabilitation principles (Strengthening, Plyometrics, Running)
54:25 Advanced phase rehabilitation principles (Strength testing, force plate data, sprint, change of direction)
56:16 Keys for returning athletes back to sport after injury
58:23 Should patients consider orthobiologics as part of their rehabilitation? (PRP)
1:04:22 Case Study - Non-operative Physical Therapy Treatment of Meniscus Tear

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/11/meniscus-tear-surgeries-compared-which-is-best-for-your-patients-literature-review/

In today's episode we go over Meniscus Tear Surgeries Compared Which is BEST for Your Patients? [Literature Review] FPF Show Episode 152

0:00 Introduction
3:03 What are the different types of surgeries for meniscus tears?
7:57 What is a meniscectomy?
8:37 How common is the meniscectomy?
9:39 Is a meniscectomy a quick fix for patients?
14:43 How does a medial meniscectomy compare to a lateral meniscectomy?
16:08 Is the lateral meniscectomy worse then a medial meniscus?
20:55 Why are medial meniscectomies more common?
22: 42 What are outcomes like after meniscectomies?
26:36 What are the return to sport rates after meniscectomies?
33:04 What is a meniscus repair?
33:58 Should you consider meniscus repair over meniscus removal and why you should.
36:33 What are the outcomes like after meniscus repair?
37:18 What factors influence outcomes after meniscus repair?
41:02 What are the return to sport rates after meniscus repair?
43:38 Meniscectomy vs. repair when returning to sport
53:16 Does the meniscus ever re-tear after repair?  If so what are the rates when does this occur on average?
55:20 Who are the best candidates for meniscus repair?
59:36 Does adding PRP to a meniscus repair improve outcomes?
1:02:04 What is a meniscus transplant?
1:03:00 Who is a good candidate for a meniscus transplant?
1:06:46 What are the outcomes of a meniscus transplant?
1:09:28 What are the return to sport rates after a meniscus transplant?
1:12:27 - ​What Physical Therapists Need to Know About MENISCUS Injuries

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/11/guide-to-diagnosing-meniscus-tears-for-physical-therapists/

In today's episode we go over Guide to Diagnosing Meniscus Tears for Physical Therapists: FPF Show Episode 150

0:00 Introduction
1:04 What are some common complaints in patients with meniscal tears? (Acute tears)
5:45 What is the presentation of patients with chronic meniscus tears? (Degenerative)
10:55 What do the clinical practice guidelines recommend for diagnosis of meniscus tears?
17:29 What patients have a meniscus tear, where is the pain located?
19:02 What are the best special tests for diagnosing meniscus pathology?
29:30 If we combine subjective complaints and objective tests does that improve validity of our diagnosis?
30:14 Can we improve sensitivity and specificity by combining special tests?
32:20 Should you send patients for imaging (MRI) after a meniscal tear?

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- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2024/11/surgery-vs-physical-therapy-for-meniscus-tears-which-one-wins/

In today's episode we go over Surgery vs Physical Therapy for MENISCUS TEARS Which One Wins? FPF Show Episode 151

0:00 Introduction
0:48 What are the surgical options for meniscus surgery? (repair, meniscectomy, transplant)
2:05 BJSM clinical practice guideline recommendations for meniscus surgery in degenerative meniscus tears
5:42 Is meniscectomy surgery superior to physical therapy treatment for degenerative meniscus tears?
10:10 Do all patients with degenerative meniscus tears have success with physical therapy or do some go on to have surgery?
14:43 How does a SHAM (fake) meniscectomy surgery compare to a real surgery (meniscectomy)?
19:39 Does meniscectomy outperform physical therapy in ACUTE TRAUMATIC meniscus tears?
23:29 Does meniscectomy OR repair outperform physical therapy in traumatic meniscus tears? (1-2 year outcomes)
31:59 Do meniscus tears heal on their own? (Spontaneous healing rates - Non-operatively)
40:57 Do mechanical symptoms improve more with physical therapy or surgery in degenerative meniscal tears?
44:44 Do mechanical symptoms improve more with physical therapy or surgery in acute traumatic tears?
49:51 Which patients are the best candidates for physical therapy management?
50:58 Which patients are best candidates for meniscus surgery (Acute Tears)?
53:46 Which patients are best candidates for meniscus surgery (Degenerative Tears)?
54:00 How long should patients perform physical therapy and wait before considering surgery?

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