Athletes First Performance Podcast
Athletes First Performance Podcast
Athletes First Physio
Ep. 6: The Control-Chaos Continuum in ACL Rehab with Madi Franek
1 hour 32 minutes Posted Jun 2, 2021 at 2:36 am.
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In this episode we cover the control-chaos continuum and how it relates to late stage ACLR rehabilitation with Dr. Madi Franek. 

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Topics Covered Include: 

° Describing the Control to Chaos Model  and how we can utilize this approach in our program design during on field rehab

° Objectively breaking down the athletes capacity to perform a task such as double or single leg squatting 

° Discussing his rehab and reconditioning process for athletes returning to sport following ACL injury 

°Energy system development and discussing the differences between intensive and extensive training 

° Specific criteria that he looks at in order to progress throughout the rehab process for running, plyometrics, return to on field training, and return to play 


Article Links: 

Taberner M, Dyk NV, Allen T, et al. Physical preparation and return to performance of an elite female football player following ACL reconstruction : a journey to the FIFA Women ’ s World Cup. Published online 2020. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000843