194. ACL Return to Sport: Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot? w/ Roula Kotsifaki

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss phase 2 of ACL rehab. We recap the priorities from phase 1, outline the new goals of phase 2, cover how to build a structured and progressive resistance training plan, discuss when to implement running and plyometrics, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0EpGJls1Yfw  Episode Resources: YouTube Video: ACL Rehab Phase 2 Blog: ACL Rehab Phase 2 Previous Episode: ACL Rehab Phase 1 --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/  Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

4 Marras 1h 29min

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things hip osteoarthritis. We dive into the diagnosis of hip OA, recommended management strategies, when to consider a hip replacement, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/GM4x3Co3ptU Episode Resources: Subscribe to the Newsletter --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

28 Loka 57min

Chris Hughen sat down with Tim Shay to discuss what it means to be brilliant at the basics. We dive into Tim's evolution as a physical therapist and clinical instructor, what it means to be brilliant at the basics, recommendations for students and new grads, how he's managed to stay in the field for so long, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5OYyoTHLm-Q Episode Resources: Case Study Image --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

21 Loka 1h 9min

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss early-stage ACL rehab. We dive into the five priorities of phase one, including minimizing increases in pain and swelling, restoring knee extension and knee flexion, improving quadriceps function, and normalizing walking. We also discuss additional strength and conditioning recommendations, dealing with doubt and uncertainty, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5SZCNLagr2o Episode Resources: YouTube Video: ACL Rehab Stage 1 Blog: ACL Rehab Stage 1 Erik Meira Episode (Early Stage Rehab) --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

14 Loka 1h 22min

Chris Hughen sat down with Paul Salamh to discuss shoulder pain and imaging. We dive into a host of different clinical scenarios including, identifying red flags, shoulder dislocations, rotator-cuff related shoulder pain, calcific tendinopathy, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/vuRtM4R7UPk Episode Resources: Brindisino, 2025 Previous Episodes w/ Paul: #201 and #87 --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

7 Loka 1h 4min

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things patellofemoral pain. We dive into the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain, recommended management strategies, outdated beliefs, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/oipAkApHL0Y Episode Resources: Subscribe to the Newsletter --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

30 Syys 1h 13min

Chris Hughen sat down with Ney Meziat to demystify text neck. We dive Ney's research on neck pain and posture, cognitive functional therapy, addressing lifestyle factors, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QOw3eLhVeCc Episode Resources: Ney's X / Twitter Correia, 2025 --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

23 Syys 1h 1min

Chris Hughen sat down with Jared Maynard to discuss his health and rehab journey. We dive into Jared's rare medical diagnoses, his time spent in the hospital — including weeks on life support — his process of regaining function and deadlifting over 500 pounds, how his experiences have changed him as a coach and physio, and much more Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/GdcYXwXGQMc Episode Resources: Jared's Instagram --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/ Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/ Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/ --- Podcast Sponsors: The Science PT: Get 5% off all online courses using "E3podcast" at checkout! - https://thesciencept.com/courses/online-courses/ Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

16 Syys 1h 20min