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Listen "#20: What you need to know about the injury that most student-athletes fear most | Logan Walters"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Scholarship Athlete podcast, host Alex interviews Logan Walters, a physical therapist specializing in ACL rehab. They discuss the limitations of traditional physical therapy for ACL injuries and the importance of performance training for athletes. Logan shares his personal experience with ACL injuries and his mission to help ACLers restore their athletic identity. They also discuss the sports with the highest risk of ACL tears and the differences between female and male athletes in ACL injury risk. Logan emphasizes the importance of multi-directional training, isometric training, and deceleration training in ACL rehab. He also explains the benefits of his online ACL rehab program, which offers individualized approaches and a supportive community for athletes.TakeawaysTraditional physical therapy often fails athletes with ACL injuries, as it does not address their specific needs and goals.ACL tears are most common in level-one cutting sports such as football, soccer, and basketball, with female athletes at a higher risk.Multi-directional training, isometric training, and deceleration training are crucial for ACL injury prevention and rehab.Testing is essential in ACL rehab to assess strength, movement patterns, and readiness for different stages of recovery.Online ACL rehab programs can provide individualized approaches, support, and resources for athletes recovering from ACL injuries.Chapters01:02 Logan Walters' Unique Approach to ACL Rehab01:28 Logan Walters' Personal Experience with ACL Injuries03:25 The Limitations of Traditional Physical Therapy for ACL Rehab04:24 The High Risk of Second ACL Tears05:23 Logan Walters' Mission to Help ACLers Restore Their Athletic Identity06:48 The Sports with the Highest Risk of ACL Tears07:48 The Difference Between Female and Male Athletes in ACL Injury Risk09:02 The Importance of Multi-Directional Training for ACL Injury Prevention10:44 The Role of Isometric Training and Deceleration Training in ACL Rehab12:23 Unilateral Training and Split Stance Positions for ACL Rehab13:27 The Importance of Testing in ACL Rehab16:32 The Benefits of Online ACL Rehab Programs28:00 The Importance of Confidence and Mental Health in ACL Rehab31:09 How to Contact Logan WaltersLet's connect:IGFacebookXWebsiteAre you proactive in the recruiting process? Check out our quiz to see.*Book a discovery call: If you're feeling stuck or need additional assistance, book a 15-minute discovery call with Alex today.
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