Ep32: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 2): Evidence-based, biopsychosocial ACL rehabilitation

In this episode, we talked about

1. What is good ACL rehab?
2. What are the psychological, social, and contextual factors influencing ACL rehab outcomes, and what can we do about them?
3. What about ACL healing and Cross Bracing Protocol?

 

Clinician-Scientist | Physical Therapist | Post-doctoral Fellow

Expertise and research focus:

• Qualitative research
• Mixed methods research
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports rehabilitation 
• Digital health implementation
• Models of care in rehabilitation

Current Focus: Postdoctoral research on innovative care models and the integration of digital health solutions for MSK pain management.

My work bridges the gap between clinical practice and digital health technology, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-informed strategies. My clinical expertise lies in management and treatment of traumatic knee injuries (e.g., ACL injuries). I currently work part time at a local physiotherapy clinic and teach within the Master of Physical Therapy program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada. 

 

Resources

1. Kotsifaki, R., Korakakis, V., King, E., Barbosa, O., Maree, D., Pantouveris, M., ... & Whiteley, R. (2023). Aspetar clinical practice guideline on rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. British journal of sports medicine, 57(9), 500-514.
2. Whittaker, J. L., Culvenor, A. G., Juhl, C. B., Berg, B., Bricca, A., Filbay, S. R., ... & Crossley, K. M. (2022). OPTIKNEE 2022: consensus recommendations to optimise knee health after traumatic knee injury to prevent osteoarthritis. British journal of sports medicine, 56(24), 1393-1405.
3. Article on non-surgical ACL rehab: https://www.physio-network.com/blog/growing-evidence-non-surgical-acl/

4. Podcast on group rehab ACL https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/ep-41-life-in-the-fast-lane-with-linda-truong-christina-le/id1522929437?i=1000526250993
5. Podcast on social and contextual factors https://bjsmbmj.podbean.com/e/taking-the-social-and-contextual-seriously-in-sports-medicine-with-linda-truong-ep-469/

6. ACL rehab criteria: https://www.melbourneaclguide.com/docs/ACL_Guide.pdf

 

Social media connection

X @LKTphysio

Instagram @lint.fit IG 

 

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