268. ACL Prehab w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen

The E3 Rehab Podcast · E3 Rehab · Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 6m

What's in this episode

Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen lay out the five priorities of phase 1 ACL prehab: limiting pain and swelling, restoring knee extension and flexion, improving quad function and normalizing walking. They also cover phase 2 and non-operative management.

Questions it answers

Should you do physical therapy before ACL surgery?

Physical therapists Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen of The E3 Rehab Podcast explain what ACL prehab is, the five priorities before surgery, and when you might skip surgery.

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