Is Avoiding Open Chain After ACLR Slowing Your Patient’s Progress?
Presented by Phil Plisky and Lynn Snyder-Mackler
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Audio Runtime: 55 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 7 Minutes
Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler, a globally recognized expert in knee rehabilitation with more than 45 years of clinical and research experience, joins host Phil Plisky for a deep dive into one of rehab’s most persistent debates: open-chain strengthening after ACL reconstruction. Phil and Lynn get candid about outdated fears, persistent myths, and what the research really says about quad recovery. Together, they challenge the status quo and invite you to rethink your early-phase rehab strategies. Don’t miss this conversation packed with practical insights that could change how you guide your patients post ACLR.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the evidence around the most effective ways to strengthen the quadriceps after ACL injury
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address quadriceps weakness after ACL injury
- Solve patient case scenarios involving quadriceps weakness after ACL injury
Meet your instructors
Phil Plisky
Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the Medbridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at
Lynn Snyder-Mackler
Dr. Snyder-Mackler is an internationally recognized clinician and clinical researcher in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Boston University. She is a board-certified sports physical therapist who maintains an active sports physical…
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