We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Our very own co-founder, Zach Michael, was recently featured on the esteemed Starting Block Podcast, where he delved into a comprehensive discussion about Accelerate ACL’s revolutionary approach to ACL recovery and the remarkable insights gained from working with clients who are behind schedule in their rehabilitation journey.   You can listen to this engaging podcast episode on various platforms:   Spotify The Starting Block Website Apple Podcasts Watch & Listen on YouTube   In this insightful episode, Zach covers a wi ..read more

Welcome back to the Accelerate ACL Prehab Series!  Previous posts have covered: The importance of ACL prehab and the goals you should strive to hit in prehab Different types of exercises you can expect to be included in a quality ACL prehab program, The exact exercises Accelerate ACL trainers combine with the Neubie to generate best in class ACL prehab results, and How to supercharge your ACL prehab exercise program with the Neubie Of course, there are other prehab programs out there that have demonstrated effectiveness without the use of our high powered technology, the Neubie ..read more

Today, we are thrilled to share some remarkable news inside the Accelerate ACL family – the return of Breece Hall, running back for the New York Jets. As many of you may know, Breece suffered a devastating ACL tear last year on October 23, 2022. This injury had the potential to put his career on hold and cast doubt on his future in the NFL. However, with dedication, hard work, and the support of the Accelerate ACL team, Breece has made an incredible comeback. Our Co-Founder, Zach Michael, had the privilege of working closely with Breece both in person and virtually during his road to recover ..read more

Welcome back to the Accelerate ACL Prehab Series.  Previous posts have covered: The importance of ACL prehab and the goals you should strive to hit in prehab Different types of exercises you can expect to be included in a quality ACL prehab program, and The exact exercises Accelerate ACL trainers combine with the Neubie to generate best in class ACL prehab results. But if you’re like most who read these blogs, you aren’t looking to improve at a reasonable rate, right? You’re looking to beat the status quo and get moving again as quickly as possible. You may even be thinking… “I ..read more

A few months ago, a woman who had recently torn her ACL reserved a time on my calendar for a phone conversation (you can do the same here). She initially said that she just wanted to learn more about the program and its cost, but when I got on the phone with her, it was clear she was after something different… She wasn’t quite sure what it was she was searching for, but knew she wanted something MORE in her ACL recovery. Surprisingly (or maybe not?), we hear this a lot. An active, competitive person is not normally satisfied with the “status quo” of ACL recovery. Physical therapy 2 ..read more

If you’re feeling your way through the ACL prehab process, you may have heard a few ACL prehab goals to strive for before heading into surgery from your doctor.  These goals often include targets like: Normal gait Knee extension range of motion = 0 Knee flexion range of motion at least 120 degrees Perform 20 straight leg raises with no lag Minimal effusion/swelling Hitting these goals WILL put you in a much better position than if you were to avoid prehab altogether. However, much more can be achieved during the prehab phase. The overarching goal we recommend is to get yourself as clo ..read more

Inspiration for these posts comes from the questions we receive from clients, those of you on our email list, and the social media support groups we help out with (Facebook and Reddit). These are excellent communities and we highly recommend getting involved during your recovery process. This week an athlete posted the following on the ACL subreddit. “I am now 3 months post-allograft surgery and I am still struggling to get fully straight (my right leg also hyperextends). I’m about +1 or 2 now and I need to be at least -1. All else is great. PT keeps working my extension on stretches but I a ..read more

If you’re like most people recovering from ACL injuries, you’re constantly thinking, “how am I doing compared to everyone else?” or “is this normal?” Now, before we go any further, I need to say… everyone’s ACL recovery is different. Someone who’s way ahead 2 weeks out may have anterior knee pain spike up on them at 14 weeks out. Another person who feels way behind on range of motion at 3 weeks may be starting their return to sport drills far earlier than everyone else. Mindset is key during the ACL recovery process. And one of the most important things to do regarding mindset is to not get ..read more

Previous posts have covered the importance of ACL prehab, the goals you should strive to hit in prehab, and different types of exercises you can expect to be included in a quality ACL prehab program. This post will dive one step further and reveal the exact exercises utilized in the Accelerate ACL prehab protocol. Keep in mind that within the Accelerate ACL protocol, the effects of these exercises are magnified by the Neubie and coaching by Accelerate ACL trainers. The exercises utilized by Accelerate ACL have been chosen to train the muscles to activate properly through a full range of moti ..read more

The most recent ACL prehab blog post focused on 8 ACL Prehab Goals To Hit If You Want To Go Into Surgery Feeling 100% (if you missed it, you can check it out here). Goal setting is an imporant part of the ACL recovery process, and everything you’ll do throughout the recovery process needs to be in alignment with your goals. With these goals in mind today, you’ll learn a little more about the different types of ACL prehab exercises that will help you get there. It’s important for you to start here so that you undersand the importance of each type of exercise as you move towards your surgery d ..read more