Women's Football Hub

MSK Series -Hannah Antony – The physio turned patient – What’s it like to tear your ACL?

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7t66g-1754188

Episode Summary: In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with Hannah Antony, a senior physiotherapist from Alberta, Canada, and a medical content specialist. Hannah shares her personal journey through ACL injury and reconstruction, providing unique insights from both a patient’s and a physiotherapist’s perspective.

Topics covered include:

  • The mechanism of Hannah’s ACL injury and her initial reaction.
  • Decision-making around surgical vs. non-surgical management of ACL injuries.
  • The challenges and milestones in post-operative rehab.
  • Psychological and physical aspects of returning to play after an ACL injury.
  • Key insights into injury prevention, including the importance of proper warm-ups.
  • How Hannah’s experience led her to create an evidence-based eBook on ACL injuries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of individualized rehab protocols tailored to patient needs.
  • Insights into Limb Symmetry Index and its role in return-to-play assessments.
  • The need for neurocognitive and sport-specific rehab components.
  • How ACL injuries can lead to broader contributions to physiotherapy and athlete education.

Resources Mentioned:

Have a question about ACL injury prevention or rehab? Reach out to us or visit Hannah’s website for more resources.

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