The E3 Rehab Podcast

186. Reflections on ACL Rehab w/ Megan Graham

Feb 4, 2025

Megan Graham, a physical therapist and PhD candidate at the University of Kentucky, shares her insights on ACL rehabilitation. She discusses muscle atrophy, the use of E-stim technology, and the evolution of late-stage rehab practices. Highlighting the challenges in balancing patient safety and effort, she emphasizes individualized programs post-surgery. Megan also explores unique recovery strategies like blood flow restriction training and the importance of personalized metrics to lower re-injury risks for athletes returning to sports.

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Quick takeaways

Megan Graham emphasizes the need for individualized rehabilitation programs post-ACL surgery, moving away from standard protocols to better meet patient needs.

She highlights the importance of understanding the biological processes behind muscle atrophy to develop more effective recovery strategies for ACL patients.

In late-stage rehabilitation, Megan advocates for integrating functional movement patterns and advanced training techniques to enhance athletes' readiness for sports activities.

Deep dives

Megan Graham's Journey into ACL Rehabilitation

Megan Graham, a physical therapist and PhD candidate, shares her transition from clinical practice to academia, highlighting her passion for ACL rehabilitation. After working in sports PT and educating residents, she felt the need for a more fulfilling career path beyond traditional clinical roles. Megan's interest in academia was driven by her love for teaching and mentoring new clinicians, which ultimately led her back to the University of Kentucky to pursue her PhD. Through her research on ACL rehabilitation, she has gained valuable insights into effectively managing patients post-surgery.

Intro

2min

Navigating ACL Rehabilitation Challenges

19min

Rehabilitation Strategies for Knee Injuries

8min

Understanding Individual Responses in ACL Rehabilitation

4min

ACL Rehabilitation Strategies

7min

Navigating ACL Rehabilitation: Return to Sport Strategies

18min

Insights on the Complexity of ACL Rehabilitation

3min

Chris Hughen sat down with Megan Graham to discuss all things ACL Rehab. We dive into Megan’s reflections on managing ACL’s throughout the course of her PhD program and clinical career. Megan touches on: muscle atrophy, E-stim, evolving views on late stage rehab, injury prevention, and much more.

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