On-Field ACL Rehab: How Many Sessions Are Enough? New Research Puts a Number On It For years, on-field ACL rehab has been guided by principle rather than precision — clinicians know it matters, but “how much is enough” has mostly come down to clinical judgement and time since surgery. A new study published in Knee…
The Pre-Round Warm-Up That Actually Improves Your Golf Game A full golf swing loads the lumbar spine with up to six to eight times bodyweight in under two seconds. Most golfers prepare for that with a few practice putts and a couple of loose swings on the first tee. That gap matters. Low back pain…
If you’ve been told to stick to swimming and cycling because your osteoarthritic hip or knee “can’t handle” running, jumping, or court sports, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine is worth knowing about. What the study looked at Researchers used data from the GLA:D registry (Good Life with osteoArthritis in…
Asking AI about an injury is completely normal now. You get a structured program — exercises, sets, reps, progressions, evidence-referenced and free. And honestly, it’s probably not wrong. The research it draws on is real. The exercises exist for a reason. But there’s a gap between information and what actually happens in a clinical room.…
Not sure what to expect at your first ACL rehab appointment? Here’s exactly what we assess, what the testing involves, and what you’ll leave knowing.
Physio-led strength and conditioning is different from personal training. Here’s what it involves, who it’s for, and why objective testing makes the difference.
Not every ACL tear requires surgery. Here’s what the evidence says about surgical versus non-surgical management, who is a good candidate for each, and how objective testing helps guide the decision.
Criteria-based return to sport means clearance is determined by objective test results — not time, not how the knee feels, and not how keen the athlete is. Here’s how it works.
Category: ACL Rehabilitation | Updated April 2026 | Reading time: ~7 min The answer is not the same for every patient. Multiple studies — including a 2024 validated treatment algorithm and 33-year outcome data — tell us who does well without surgery, and who is better served by getting the timing right. If you’ve just…
Return to sport testing replaces guesswork with data. Here’s exactly what it involves, what the benchmarks mean, and why it matters for reducing re-injury risk.