Twists, Turns, and Tears: The Real Story Behind ACL Injuries

Описание: Welcome back to The Motion Lab Podcast!
Today, Chuck Dowell (PA at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group) and Dr. Craig Yager (sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon) break down everything you need to know about ACL injuries — including why they happen, how we treat them, and how to prevent them.

🏃‍♂️ Topics Covered:

00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:43 - What the ACL Does and Why It's Important
01:53 - How ACL Tears Commonly Happen (Sports, Skiing, Daily Life)
03:08 - Risk Factors: Anatomy, Muscle Weakness, Environment
05:03 - Can ACL Tears Be Prevented? (Neuromuscular Training Explained)
06:46 - Symptoms of an ACL Tear and How It's Diagnosed
08:09 - What Happens If You Don’t Repair a Torn ACL?
13:22 - New ACL Surgery Techniques and Graft Options
20:02 - Full ACL Recovery Timeline: From Surgery to Return-to-Sport
24:42 - Mental Hurdles and Building Confidence After an ACL Injury

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