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The ACL Athlete Podcast

The ACL Athlete Podcast

By: Ravi Patel
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The ACL Athlete Podcast brings you everything you need to know about ACL injuries. This podcast creates discussion around the ACL injury itself, research, rehab, performance, return to sport, mindset, you name it. I'm your host, Dr. Ravi Patel, Performance Physical Therapist, Coach, and 2x ACL athlete. I invite you to join me as we explore insights, expertise, personal stories, and experiences - from the athlete to the healthcare professional to the coach, so that we, together, can raise the standard of care and revolutionize the field of ACL injuries and rehab.© 2025 The ACL Athlete Podcast Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 224 | The Real Price of Waiting: Opportunity Cost in ACL Rehab
    May 15 2025

    In this episode, we discuss opportunity cost in ACL rehab. Every decision we make has an opportunity cost. Each week, I have people reach out with problems, questions, and concerns regarding their cases. I want to break down the realities of these conversations and what it has costed them (them being 13 different ACLers) based on poor guidance and waiting. In majority of cases, it's not their fault. It's a bigger issue - the system as a whole failed them. But, once they realize it's a problem, it's on them to make some moves. Otherwise, it costs them even more - finances, time, physical health, mental health, and so much more. I wanted to do this episode to pull back the curtain on the realities of what's quite common in this space. I hope that this allows you to take control of your own ACL rehab and process.

    Ways we can connect:
    My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt
    Our website: www.theaclathlete.com
    Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com
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    Submit a topic or a question you'd like me to answer.

    Check out our website and tons of free ACL resources

    Sign up for The ACL Athlete - VALUE Newsletter (an exclusive newsletter packed with value - ACL advice, go-to exercises, ACL research reviews, athlete wins, frameworks we use, mindset coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, and pre-launch access to some exciting projects we have lined up)

    1-on-1 Remote ACL Coaching - A clear plan. Structured ACL program. Based on your goals. Expert guidance and support with every step. Objective testing from anywhere in the world.

    Send me a text and share anything about the podcast - an episode that hit home or how the podcast has helped you in your journey.

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    38 mins
  • 223 | Rehab Realities vs. The Reel: The Social Media Illusion of ACL Recovery
    May 8 2025

    In this episode, we discuss the realities behind a true ACL rehab journey vs. what you might see on social media. Understanding the purpose of these platforms and the inherent nature of social media can help us understand how to better filter what we choose to see and the perspective we have on it. This episode unpacks this idea and helps you to get out of the comparison trap and create a better headspace for your own ACL journey.

    Ways we can connect:
    My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt
    Our website: www.theaclathlete.com
    Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com
    _________________

    Submit a topic or a question you'd like me to answer.

    Check out our website and tons of free ACL resources

    Sign up for The ACL Athlete - VALUE Newsletter (an exclusive newsletter packed with value - ACL advice, go-to exercises, ACL research reviews, athlete wins, frameworks we use, mindset coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, and pre-launch access to some exciting projects we have lined up)

    1-on-1 Remote ACL Coaching - A clear plan. Structured ACL program. Based on your goals. Expert guidance and support with every step. Objective testing from anywhere in the world.

    Send me a text and share anything about the podcast - an episode that hit home or how the podcast has helped you in your journey.

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    14 mins
  • 222 | Your Built-In Benchmark: Why the Uninvolved Side Can Be Your ACL Rehab Guide
    May 1 2025

    In this episode, we discuss a commonly overlooked benchmark in ACL rehab - your uninvolved side. While this leg has to take on the load early on, it can be a helpful proxy for a number of things in the ACL rehab process. What's important is that we have to be honest about what standards we're comparing it to to make sure we're not using a not-so-good standard. This episode highlights an important component ACLers are searching for - the "feel" and what's "normal" and being able to find some signal within all the noise in this ACL rehab process.

    Ways we can connect:
    My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt
    Our website: www.theaclathlete.com
    Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com
    _________________

    Submit a topic or a question you'd like me to answer.

    Check out our website and tons of free ACL resources

    Sign up for The ACL Athlete - VALUE Newsletter (an exclusive newsletter packed with value - ACL advice, go-to exercises, ACL research reviews, athlete wins, frameworks we use, mindset coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, and pre-launch access to some exciting projects we have lined up)

    1-on-1 Remote ACL Coaching - A clear plan. Structured ACL program. Based on your goals. Expert guidance and support with every step. Objective testing from anywhere in the world.

    Send me a text and share anything about the podcast - an episode that hit home or how the podcast has helped you in your journey.

    Show more Show less
    20 mins
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friend told me about this podcast when I tore my ACL and it's been a huge help in pre and post surgery physical and mental recovery. listen and learn.

Great podcast for folks with ACL injury!

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