270. Overrated vs. Underrated: ACL Edition w/ Laura Opstedal

Chris Hughen sat down with Laura Opstedal to discuss all things ACL Rehab. We discuss the overrated and underrated aspects of ACL rehab including: NMES, BFR, Quad Tendon Grafts, Limb Symmetry, Force Plates, Neurocognitive Training, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/aNOPWyHLBuw  Episode Resources: Laura's Course Build Physio Instagram Laura's Instagram --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Eamonn Flanagan to discuss all things jump training. We dive into the different types of jumps, manipulating jump training characteristics, testing, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5h6UIm9seSk  Episode Resources: Part 1 with Eamonn Eamonn's X Eamonn's Sportsmith Profile Eamonn's Instagram --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss ACL prehabilitation. We dive into the five priorities of Phase 1 of ACL prehab, including minimizing increases in pain and swelling, restoring knee extension and flexion, improving quadriceps function, and normalizing walking. We also highlight the priorities of Phase 2, non-operative management, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/xR1c8ew2BCY  Episode Resources: ACL Prehab Video ACL Prehab Blog Melbourne ACL Injury Decision Aid --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Dermot Simpson to discuss his recent paper, "The Aspetar Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation Pathway." We dive into the initial exam, valuable clinical tests, training and rehab progressions, key milestones, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/qpjw-YL74SQ  Episode Resources: Simpson, 2026 Wallace, 2026 --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Simon Wallace to discuss his recent paper, "The Aspetar Rectus Femoris Injury Rehabilitation Pathway." We dive into the initial exam, valuable clinical tests, training and rehab progressions, key milestones, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/lsmR-z3lJH8  Episode Resources: Wallace, 2026 Simpson, 2026 --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Eamonn Flanagan to discuss all things plyometrics. We dive into the different strength qualities, extensive versus intensive plyos, progression methods, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/PNy0Qjck5VU  Episode Resources: Part 2 w/ Eamonn (#269) Eamonn's X Eamonn's Sportsmith Profile Eamonn's Instagram --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Jared Powell to discuss his recent paper, "Many Paths to Recovery: The Case for Treatment Pluralism." We discuss the similarities and differences between manual therapy and exercise, choosing your own path as a clinician, declaring your biases, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/RdgYRIfMCqI  Episode Resources: Powell, 2026 Jared's Instagram Jared's Website Previous Episodes with Jared: #57 - Abandoning Shoulder Impingement w/ Jared Powell #144 - Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain w/ Jared Powell #180 - Advice for New Grads w/ Jared Powell --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Peter Malliaras to discuss shockwave therapy and achilles tendinopathy. We dive into Peter's most recent systematic review and meta-analysis on this topic, navigating treatment options with patients, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/XN_77h_BrOo  Episode Resources: Korakakis, 2026 Peter's Website Peter's ResearchGate Peter's Instagram Peter's YouTube --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Alison Grimaldi to discuss Gluteal Tendinopathy and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome. We dive into common misconceptions and outdated beliefs, differential diagnosis, management options, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/zbLMJngoU4o  Episode Resources: Grimaldi, 2025 Alison's Website Alison's Instagram Previous Episode with Alison --- Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Chris Hughen sat down with Q Willey, Alec Blenis, and Katie Dabrowski to discuss evidence-based practice. We dive into vetting influencers, shared decision-making, unpacking unhelpful beliefs, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/VulaoJXB6mE  Episode Resources: Q's Instagram Katie's Instagram Alec's Instagram --- Membership: https://e3rehab.com/premium/  Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/  Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab  --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes