
The ACL Athlete Podcast brings you everything you need to know about ACL injuries. This podcast creates discussion around the ACL injury itself, research, rehab, performance, return to sport, mindset, you name it. I'm your host, Dr. Ravi Patel, Performance Physical Therapist, Coach, and 2x ACL athlete. I invite you to join me as we explore insights, expertise, personal stories, and experiences - f... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 281 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineFitnessHealth & Fitness | |||

In this episode, we break down knee soreness in ACL rehab We talk through the real difference between soreness and pain, why joint soreness can tend to show up more the deeper you get into mid and late stage rehab, the three most common causes behind... more
In this episode, we dig into one of the most common and quietly painful experiences in ACL recovery: being months or even years out from surgery and still not feeling close to where you thought you would be. We break down why the 9-to-12-month timeli... more
In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked pieces of the ACL injury: bone bruising. Present in roughly 85% of ACL tears, bone bruises are almost always mentioned in the MRI report and almost always glossed over in the clinic... more
In this episode, we break down how to actually navigate second (or third) opinions in ACL care without getting overwhelmed or stuck in decision paralysis. From pre-surgery planning to post-op confusion and complex, lingering symptoms, we walk through... more
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Excellent listen! I’m a 26 year old freeski coach & wilderness expedition guide and am 9 months out from my 4th knee surgery/ 2nd ACL. I’ve been listening to these and incorporated many ideas into my recovery plan to hit targets and stay relatively pain free. Always trying to learn more about the ACL process and Ravi makes it interesting and engaging. Especially to bridge the gap of knowledge between the an athlete and the ACL professional team.
Just starting our journey with our son who tore his ACL 4 weeks ago and the amount of information we have already gained from this podcast is so helpful. Knowledge is power and also gives confidence that we are on the right track.
Amazing podcast. Super informative and incredibly encouraging with practical applications and tangible tools.
I had ACL surgery in March 2024 and this podcast was so encouraging and motivating. Unfortunately in my recovery, around month 5, I noticed loss of extension, loss of quad strength, clunking sounds and had reoccurrence of pain. I came across the episode on cyclops lesions and realized very quickly this might be my issue. I spoke with my amazing PT and he had already been thinking the s... more
This podcast has been so beyond helpful with my ACL journey! The format makes it so easy to information on really specific topics- I’ve tried googling a lot of my questions but never find the answers I’m looking for. Have implemented and shared a lot of what I have learned and I over all feel much more educated on the process. I definitely recommend listening to this while doing rehab exercises!
Love this podcast! I had never really been into podcasts before I had torn my Acl in February this year. And I was searching around for more information and just happened upon your podcast and ever since I’ve been going through and listening to all of the episodes. It has been so helpful to add on to what my physio has been able to tell me. Since I only can see her twice a week for 30mins and the way you explain everything it just gives so much more background information to all my questions. It... more
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The show focuses on ACL injuries across the spectrum—from prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport decisions to mindset and coaching perspectives. Episodes consistently emphasize evidence-based rehab, practical tools for athletes and families, and clear guidance for navigating complex medical decisions. A standout trait is marrying clinical expertise with real-world athlete experiences, while encouraging critical thinking about care paths and timelines. Listeners can expect accessible explanations of surgical options, rehabilitation strategies, nutrition, testing, and the mental aspects of recovery, with a strong emphasis on autonomy and informed decision-making for athletes, clinicians, and coaches alike.
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