From the Mat to Mastery: Professional Judokas’ Experiences with ACL Injury
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most disruptive injuries in sports. For professional Judokas, whose training involves explosive throws, pivots, and grappling on the mat, an ACL tear can sideline them for months—or even end their careers.
Why Force Plate Jump Testing Matters for Basketball Players After ACL Surgery in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Recovering from an ACL tear is never simple, especially for basketball athletes who thrive on explosive movements like jumps, cuts, and sprints. Surgery can repair the ligament, but the real challenge is deciding when an athlete is truly ready to return to the court. At Pain & Performance Coach LLC, serving athletes in Hillsboro, Beaverton, […]
Is 9 Months the Magic Number for Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery?
Wondering if 9 months is enough to return to sport after ACL surgery? Learn what the latest research says about ACL rehab timelines, discharge criteria, and safe recovery in Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Portland.
🧠One Secret to Successful ACL Recovery? Smart Rehab🦵🏽💥
[Disclaimer: this is a blog post for education purposes only and should not be viewed medical advice as each case could be uniquely different from the next] Most people think that ACL surgery is the key to getting back to normal—but the truth is, surgery is just one part of the puzzle. According to research […]
🦵 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 who’s suffered a knee injury? 😔 Before you jump into surgery, there’s 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, […]
🌟 How You Can Be the Boss of Your Own Pain🌟
At Pain & Performance Coach, we help people feel strong again. One big part of what we believe is this: you can learn to take care of your body and pain all by yourself. That’s called self management, and it’s a superpower we teach to all our patients. Let’s explain what that means in simple […]
⛹️ ACL Recovery: Why 9 Months Might Not Be the Magic Number (and What Actually Matters)⚽
Recovering from an ACL tear? Whether you’re 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: “How long until I (or my child) can […]
🦵 Can ACL Tears Heal Without Surgery? MRI Evidence Is Giving Us New Hope
For decades, the moment someone heard “ACL tear,” the next word they usually heard was “surgery.” 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.
📏 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.
🏃Done with ACL Surgery? Here’s Why Rehab Is the Real MVP of Your Recovery🦵🏼🏆
ACL surgery (reconstruction or repair) might be the big headline—but the real success story is written in rehab. Many research and leading orthopedic experts often agree: your rehab—not just your graft—are 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 […]