The ACL Athlete Podcast

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.

  1. 10h ago

    292 | The One Skill That Separates Good ACL PTs From Great Ones

    In this episode, we go back to a mistake made early in a career, one that quietly cost someone months they never got back. We talk about the feeling that creeps in during recovery long before anyone has words for it, and why so many people are trained to explain it away instead of trust it. We get into what it actually takes to catch a problem before it turns into a much bigger one, and why simply seeing a lot of cases is not the same thing as being good at spotting what matters. If you have ever had a nagging sense that something about your recovery was off, or wondered what actually separates a provider who catches things early from one who doesn't, stick around. By the end, you will understand why that mistake still shapes how an entire team runs their meetings every single week and a huge skillset that is vital for a great ACL PT. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  2. Aug 27

    291 | Twenty ACL Athletes Later, Complicated Might Be Normal In ACL Rehab

    In this episode, we open up our actual caseload and walk you through what a normal week of ACL rehab really looks like behind the scenes and the variety of cases we're working with. Not the highlight reel version, not the forum version, just real athletes navigating real complications most people never hear about until they are already living through one themselves. Some of these stories will sound nothing like what you pictured when you first got hurt, and that is exactly the point. So if your own recovery has felt messier than the semi-linear process you might have been expecting, we want you sitting with one question by the end of this. Are you actually "behind", or has nobody just told you the truth about what normal looks like yet for your particular case? _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  3. Aug 20

    290 | The Fear Of Damaging Your New Graft After ACL Surgery

    In this episode we get into the fear that hits almost every ACLer in the weeks after surgery, the quiet worry that one wrong step, one weird zing, one slip in the shower could undo everything. We share a message from a listener that fueled this episode, and we walk through the real moments so many people have panicked over, from a dog running into the knee to losing balance on crutches, and we also put numbers to the graft to help you understand why you might be more resilient than you think. So is that new graft really as fragile as it feels, or is the fear itself the bigger threat to your recovery? _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  4. Aug 13

    289 | Why Your Surgeon's Favorite Graft Might Not Be Right For Your ACL Surgery

    In this episode, we tackle one of the most repeated pieces of advice in the ACL space, the idea that the best graft is simply the one your surgeon is best at. It sounds reasonable. Athletes hear it in consults, in physical therapy offices, and all over Reddit and Facebook groups. But there is a gap between that advice and the full picture, and it is a gap that has cost more than a few ACLers a smoother recovery. We break down what actually gets left out of that conversation and why it matters far more than most people realize before they ever sit down for a consult. If you are facing a graft decision, or you already have one and something has felt off since, this episode gets into exactly what question you should have been asking all along. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  5. Aug 6

    288 | Should You Let Your PT Crank On Your Knee In ACL Rehab?

    In this episode, we walk through a real case that has us fired up. An ACL athlete four and a half months post op, 40 physical therapy sessions in, finally hit a breaking point and told her PT to stop. We get into what was actually happening in that clinic, why it backfired, and a detail about her knee that should have been caught weeks earlier. We also break down the real difference between what builds lasting range of motion and what just feels like progress in the moment. If you've ever dreaded walking into a PT session, this one will change how you think about that feeling. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  6. Jul 30

    287 | 9 Lessons I Learned After Tearing My ACL Twice

    In this episode we get personal. We are pulling back the curtain on two ACL tears in two completely different chapters of life, and the nine lessons that came out of both. We talk about the moment denial feels more like certainty than fear, why the first six weeks matter more than people think, and why doing everything right does not always mean the knee cooperates. If you have ever felt behind in your own recovery, or you are the person guiding someone through theirs, this conversation will change how you think about the entire process. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  7. Jul 23

    286 | 5 Signs It's Time to Switch Your PT

    In this episode we walk through the quiet signs that your ACL recovery might not be on the track it should be. We get into what actually separates a provider who knows what they're doing from one who is behind, the questions you should be able to answer but probably can't, and the moment we think you should stop giving someone the benefit of the doubt. This one is for ACL athletes who have a feeling something is off but can't quite name it, and for clinicians who want to sharpen how they show up for their own athletes. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

  8. Jul 16

    285 | The Mental Toll of ACL Rehab Nobody Talks About

    In this episode, we open up about the side of ACL rehab that almost no one prepares you for, the mental toll that runs right alongside the physical recovery. We talk about why this process is a rollercoaster and not the clean linear path people expect, why the negative thoughts tend to hit harder than the wins, and what happens when the crutches ared done and everyone around you assumes you are fine while you are still deep in it. Whether you are an athlete fresh off surgery, someone years out still searching for answers, a clinician guiding these cases, or a parent or partner supporting someone you love, this one is a reminder that the mental half of recovery deserves just as much attention as the physical, and that no one should be walking this road alone. _________ Want a clear plan for your ACL rehab? 1 on 1 Remote ACL Coaching is for ACLers who are tired of guessing. Objective testing so you know you are actually ready, a custom + structured program built around your goals, and an expert ACL coach in your corner from anywhere in the world. You will always know where you are, where you are going, and what to do next. Start with a free consult call: www.theaclathlete.com/coaching _________ Free weekly newsletter The ACL Athlete VALUE Newsletter. ACL advice, go-to exercises, research breakdowns, and the frameworks we use. _________ More from The ACL Athlete Website: www.theaclathlete.com Submit a topic or question for a future podcast episode Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dpt Email: ravi@theaclathlete.com

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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.

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  • Creator
    Ravi Patel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    292
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The ACL Athlete Podcast
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