Under the Hood #1: Low-Tech Return to Running
No force plates, no dynamometer, no problem.
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The ACL Hub is your go-to resource for ACL injuries. Mick Hughes delivers the latest research with actionable insights for clinicians and empower patients through their recovery journey.
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The Crappy Roundabout
Why early ACL rehab feels like driving in circles - and what actually helps gets you off it.
I Asked a WNBA Physio for the Secret to ACL Rehab
Her Answer Was Delightfully Boring.
Am I a candidate for Cross Bracing?
A new MRI framework might finally help us answer that question
What They Wish They’d Known
Twelve lessons from six athletes who have lived through ACL rehab.
An Isolated ACL Tear Is Rarer Than What You Think.
Bone bruising, meniscal damage and the long guest list that turns up on almost every scan
The Guilt-Free ACL Rehab Holiday
Why the most valuable week of ACL rehab might be the one you take off
The Quads Aren't Coming Back. Can Nutrition Help?
A 2025 review in Sports Medicine looked at what to eat after ACL reconstruction
The Return to Running Guide I Wish I Had as a New Grad
I want to tell you about new grad Mick Hughes.
The Muscle We Forgot After ACL Reconstruction
New research shows the calf is under-firing after ACLR (on both legs) in those who have already been cleared to run.