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Marc Surdyka
Physical therapist and clinician specializing in ACL rehabilitation and early-stage post-operative care; guest on this episode to discuss phase one (0–8+ weeks) ACL rehab priorities and practical strategies.
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Oct 14, 2025
• 1h 22min
222. ACL Rehab: Phase 1 [0-8+ weeks] w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
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Marc Surdyka, a physical therapist specializing in ACL rehabilitation, joins Chris Hughen to discuss the essential first eight weeks post-surgery. They cover five vital priorities, including minimizing pain and swelling, restoring knee extension and flexion, and improving quadriceps function. Marc emphasizes the importance of function over time in rehab progression and shares practical strategies like heel props and quad sets. They also address the mental challenges patients face, providing insights on how to cope with uncertainty during recovery.
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