Our Favorite Publicly Available ACL resources for your reference (a short list of resources)

While we do look at a lot of various resources here is a quick list that you can easily reference. Disclaimer:  this information is for your education and should not be considered medical advice regarding diagnosis or treatment recommendations. 

Aspetar ACL Clinical Practice Guidelines: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/57/9/500.full.pdf Aspetar ACL Protocol: https://tripp.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Aspetar-ACL-rehabilitation-protocol.pdf

VALD ACL Guide for Practioners: https://resources.valdperformance.com/practitioners-guide-to-acl

University of Delaware ACL Practice Guideline: https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.udel.edu/dist/c/3448/files/2016/01/UDPT-ACL-Rehab-Guideline-REVISED.pdf

The following is a very patient friendly guide for those who don’t have access to dynamometers and/or force plates. It allows you to have a much better idea of things to look for in the absence of hyper precise tools https://www.fitasaphysio.com/uploads/4/3/3/4/43345381/melbourne_acl_rehabilitation_guide_-_fergus_tilt.pdf Videos:

1. 1. Enda King with Physio Tutors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptHyNbnciDQ
   2. James Onate presentation to Johns Hopkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygHqUgQVE2w&ab_channel=JohnsHopkinsMedicine
   3. Dustin Grooms Neuroplasticity Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqDTAnYdMRc
   4. David Sherman interview on Arthrogenic Muscular Inhibition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuyQK88Wdjo

Dr. Mike Makher continues to regularly review the emerging evidence of ACL rehabiliation (post post operative and non-operative). He has worked with patients post ACL injury since before he even earned his clinical license. He’s read the work of and interacted with clinicians/researchers from the Hospital for Special Surgery, University of Delaware, Owens Recovery Science, Stanford Children’s, University of Florida, Shriner’s of Portland, University of Ohio, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and many other major institutions. Disclaimer:  this information is for your education and should not be considered medical advice regarding diagnosis or treatment recommendations.