53. Overtime: Does Grit Impact ACL Outcomes?

In this special Athlete Highlight episode, we’re bringing together two sides of the surgical experience: the athlete who underwent surgery and the surgeon who performed it.Professional mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson joins his surgeon, orthopedic spine spec ...  Show more

Live from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies Conference(& Happy Labor Day!)In this episode of The Sports Docs Podcast, Dr. Ashley Bassett and Dr. Catherine Logan sit down LIVE from the Arthrex Team Physician Controversies with two leading ACL experts—Dr. Pat Smith and Dr. A ...  Show more

Grit is one of those concepts (like the dreaded resilience) that has a specific meaning, but has become a buzzword in healthcare. It’s the ability to persevere in the pursuit of a goal, in the face of obstacles - and it’s something all doctors have. However that trait has benef ...  Show more

Beware of the 'moving target' - uninvolved limb strength increases to exceed pre-operative values during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction i ...

In the second episode of our 2-part masterclass on late-phase ACL rehabilitation, Dr Dan Lorenz shares what it means to bring sport specificity to rehab. It’s not about replicating every drill the athlete will do at practice. Rather, Dr Lorenz encourages clinicians to understand ...  Show more

Jason is a 25-year-old soccer player who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury 8 weeks ago and underwent surgical repair. Current therapy goals are to restore neuromuscular control and proprioception. Which exercise will BEST address these goals?

A) Open- ...