Rehab and Performance Lab: A Medbridge Podcast

Tune in as Kyle Matsel, joins forces with Phil Plisky to unravel the complexities surrounding ACL return-to-sport timelines. Delve deep into the realm of ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, from analyzing the latest research breakthroughs to crafting actionable clinic strategies and guiding clinicians toward effective patient care that prioritizes both biological healing processes and robust return-to-play criteria standards. Learning Objectives Interpret the evidence around return-to-sport timelines after ACL reconstruction Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address ACL reconstruction return-to-sport timelines Solve patient case scenarios involving different variables to consider around return-to-sport timelines after ACL reconstruction Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:11) Introduction to guest (00:04:01) Why this clinical question? (00:06:01) What’s the evidence? (00:16:27) Translating research to return-to-sport scenarios (00:27:42) Having difficult conversations (00:40:40) Why does pain matter? (00:44:13) Main takeaways Rehab and Performance Lab is brought to you by MedBridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your MedBridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on MedBridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away. To hear more episodes of Rehab and Performance Lab, visit https://www.medbridge.com/rehab-and-performance-lab If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

Todd Arnold, medical officer for elite athlete care at USA Track & Field, joins Phil Plisky to discuss effective return-to-running protocols. They delve into the complexities of tailoring strategies for various injuries, moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. Todd emphasizes the importance of translating research into practical applications while managing cases like tibial stress injuries. They also explore the nuances of fitness preservation during recovery, the role of biomarkers, and how setbacks are a normal part of the process, urging communication and individualization.