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In this episode of the Scholarship Athlete podcast, host Alex interviews Logan Walters, a physical therapist specializing in ACL rehab. They discuss the limitations of traditional physical therapy for ACL injuries and the importance of performance training for athletes. Logan shares his personal experience with ACL injuries and his mission to help ACLers restore their athletic identity. They also discuss the sports with the highest risk of ACL tears and the differences between female and male athletes in ACL injury risk. Logan emphasizes the importance of multi-directional training, isometric training, and deceleration training in ACL rehab. He also explains the benefits of his online ACL rehab program, which offers individualized approaches and a supportive community for athletes.
Takeaways
Traditional physical therapy often fails athletes with ACL injuries, as it does not address their specific needs and goals.
ACL tears are most common in level-one cutting sports such as football, soccer, and basketball, with female athletes at a higher risk.
Multi-directional training, isometric training, and deceleration training are crucial for ACL injury prevention and rehab.
Testing is essential in ACL rehab to assess strength, movement patterns, and readiness for different stages of recovery.
Online ACL rehab programs can provide individualized approaches, support, and resources for athletes recovering from ACL injuries.
Chapters
01:02 Logan Walters' Unique Approach to ACL Rehab
01:28 Logan Walters' Personal Experience with ACL Injuries
03:25 The Limitations of Traditional Physical Therapy for ACL Rehab
04:24 The High Risk of Second ACL Tears
05:23 Logan Walters' Mission to Help ACLers Restore Their Athletic Identity
06:48 The Sports with the Highest Risk of ACL Tears
07:48 The Difference Between Female and Male Athletes in ACL Injury Risk
09:02 The Importance of Multi-Directional Training for ACL Injury Prevention
10:44 The Role of Isometric Training and Deceleration Training in ACL Rehab
12:23 Unilateral Training and Split Stance Positions for ACL Rehab
13:27 The Importance of Testing in ACL Rehab
16:32 The Benefits of Online ACL Rehab Programs
28:00 The Importance of Confidence and Mental Health in ACL Rehab
31:09 How to Contact Logan Walters
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