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🚨 Most Athletes Focus on the Start and End of ACL Rehabβ€”But Miss the Middle 🎯

Rehabbing an ACL tear? You’ve probably heard a lot about early recovery 🧊 and final testing 🏁.

But here’s what no one talks about enough: Mid-stage rehabβ€”the overlooked middle step that determines whether you return strong πŸ’ͺ or risk re-tearing your ACL 🧨.

At Pain & Performance Coach in Hillsboro, OR πŸ“, we treat this stage like the game-changer it is. And so should you.

Disclaimer: this for educational purposes only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice as each case could have individual nuances


🧱 What Is Mid-Stage ACL Rehab? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

Mid-stage rehab bridges the gap between walking πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ and running πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ.

This is when we:

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      • πŸ”‹ Rebuild muscle strength

      • πŸŒ€ Rewire movement patterns

      • πŸ«€ Restore cardio & fitness conditioning

    Think of it as the engine room πŸš‚ of recoveryβ€”it powers everything that comes next.


    ⚠️ Did You Know? Most ACL Patients Aren’t Actually Ready to Return 🧾

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        • πŸ§β€β™‚οΈ Only 26% pass return-to-sport (RTS) criteria at 6 months

        • πŸš‘ Up to 30% suffer a second ACL tearβ€”often due to skipped mid-stage training

        • πŸ˜– Most have quad weakness, movement dysfunction, and poor leg symmetry


      🧠 Quads, Brains, and Rehab Tech: The Science We Use 🧬

      After ACL surgery, your brain and body disconnect. This causes AMI (arthrogenic muscle inhibition) πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«β€”a block that prevents your quad from firing πŸ”₯ properly.

      We combat that using:

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          • πŸ’‰ Blood Flow Restriction (BFR): to safely build muscle at lower weights

          • ⚑ Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES): to re-activate muscle control

          • πŸ“Š Isolated strength testing: to know if you’re really ready for next steps

        And yes, we train the non-injured leg too! 🦿πŸ’ͺ Skipping that? Big mistake.


        πŸ“ We Don’t Guess. We TEST. 🎯

        At Pain & Performance Coach, we use evidence-based benchmarks πŸ§ͺ to guide every step:

        βœ… Quad strength β‰₯80% of the other side (this is specifically for mid stage)
        βœ… Squat at least body weight load before high-impact drills
        βœ… Clean landing mechanics and hip control in single leg movements
        βœ… Movement retraining with expert feedback + video πŸŽ₯


        πŸ› οΈ What Makes Our Mid-Stage Rehab Program Special?

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            • πŸ”„ Periodized strength progression (we train smart, not random)

            • πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Focused hip/core work for better balance & control

            • πŸ’§ Pool-based training options to build confidence with less joint load

            • πŸ“ˆ Functional movement drills that retrain real-world sport skills

          It doesn’t matter what sport you compete in: whether you’re a πŸ€ basketball player, 🏐 volleyball athlete, ⚽ soccer forward, or πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ track star, we tailor your program to you (and your sport).


          πŸ“£ Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Progressing?

          If you’re:

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              • πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“ A student-athlete in Beaverton or Forest Grove

              • πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό A weekend warrior in Hillsboro or North Plains

              • πŸ† Or just tired of being stuck mid-recovery…

            Let Pain & Performance Coach help you get back to what you loveβ€”with confidence, strength, and control.


            πŸ“ž Call now to schedule your ACL recovery consultation
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