š¦µ ACL Surgery: Is Adding an Extra Procedure Called the LEAP Worth It for Active Teens and Adults?
Is your teen athlete facing ACL surgery? Are you an active adult whoās suffered a knee injury? š Before you jump into surgery, thereās something important you should know: not all ACL reconstructions are created equal. A recent 2025 study asks the big question: Should we add another procedure, called the Lateral Extra Articular Procedure, […]
ā¹ļø ACL Recovery: Why 9 Months Might Not Be the Magic Number (and What Actually Matters)ā½
Recovering from an ACL tear? Whether youāre an athlete, a weekend warrior, or a parent helping your teen return to sports, the journey back to full activity can feel overwhelming. One of the most common questions we get at Pain & Performance Coach LLC in Hillsboro is: āHow long until I (or my child) can […]
š¦µ Can ACL Tears Heal Without Surgery? MRI Evidence Is Giving Us New Hope
For decades, the moment someone heard āACL tear,ā the next word they usually heard was āsurgery.ā Whether it was a young athlete recovering from a soccer injury or an adult trying to stay active, surgery was often seen as the only way forward.
But emerging research is starting to challenge that assumption.
š Why Strength Reference Values Matter After ACL Surgery: Setting the Bar for Safe Return to Sport
Discover how quadriceps and hamstring strength benchmarks help clinicians assess rehab progress and guide return-to-sport decisions after ACL reconstruction. Based on clinical research, not assumptions.
šDone with ACL Surgery? Here’s Why Rehab Is the Real MVP of Your Recoveryš¦µš¼š
ACL surgery (reconstruction or repair) might be the big headlineābut the real success story is written in rehab. Many research and leading orthopedic experts often agree: your rehabānot just your graftāare often what predicts return to sport, strength, and long-term knee health. At Pain & Performance Coach in Hillsboro, we help ACL patients finish strong with […]
š” Why Pain & Performance Coach is Different From Most Physical Therapy Clinics in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Letās be honestānot all physical therapy clinics are created equal. If youāve bounced between PTs without real progress, youāre not alone. Many clinics in Hillsboro, Aloha, and Beaverton still follow outdated practices that limit recovery potential. At Pain & Performance Coach LLC, weāve built a completely different model. We do things the evidence-based, patient-centered, and […]
š¦µ ACL Rehab Starts Earlier Than You Think: Why the First Few Weeks Matter Most
Youāve just had ACL surgery. Now what? Some clinics might give you a sheet of basic exercises and say, āsee you in a few weeks.ā But research shows this early phase is critical to long-term success. At Pain & Performance Coach LLC, we use a research-backed, performance-driven approach to optimize the first 4ā6 weeks of […]
š Why Vertical Jump Metrics Matter When Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery (And Why Most Clinics Miss the Mark)
Most clinics rely heavily on horizontal hop testsāand while they’re simple and look impressive, research shows they donāt actually reflect whatās going on inside your knee. Athletes can pass these tests with compensations that hide deficits in knee function, power generation, and force control.
ACL Rehab That Actually Works: The Performance-First Approach Inspired by The Best Around the World
ACL injuries can be a career-altering setbackāunless your recovery is handled with precision, personalization, and purpose. At Pain & Performance Coach LLC, weāve adopted core principles from the best of the worldās leading sports rehab institutions includingāAspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospitalāto help you get back to peak performance, not just daily function. Disclaimer: this […]
š¦µ How to Choose the Right ACL Rehab Clinic: What Equipment & Resources Really Matter
Discover what equipment top ACL rehab clinics should haveālike force plates, dynamometers, and isokinetic resistance tools. Your full ACL recovery guide in Portland, Hillsboro & Beaverton.