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Global Specialist Physiotherapy Non-surgical solutions to pain and injury

22/05/2026

ACL tears can heal without surgery, cope without surgery, and come back better than ever even AFTER surgery! 🏋‍♀️🏋‍♂️💪

It all depends on your presentation and your approach 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

There are so many amazing clinicians in the Global team who are here to HELP YOU regardless of where you are at! 🌎🌏🌍

Common denominators for failure within most rehabiliative programs will include NOT being progressed enough before returning back to sport, or, clinicians giving up on you pursuing rehab once an MRI scan comes back with ‘frightening’ terminology.

We can do better than this. The data is out there on ACL tears having the capacity to heal. And even if cases don’t succeed pursuing the non-operative route, there are plenty of high quality coaches and therapists out there who CAN get you back to high levels of strength and function AFTER going thru a reconstructive surgery.

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18/05/2026

** In case you are new here... YES complete ACL tears CAN heal! ✅ **

💡Some tears heal better than others. Studies show that the upper 1/3 of the ACL has the most blood supply and thus the highest healing potential. The lower 1/3 has the least blood supply, and the middle 1/3 has the middle amount of blood supply. (Pitsillides et al., 2021)

❓That being said, should someone with a mid-portion tear be told it is not even worth trying to heal?

⛷️This client returned to ski coaching after the BLEX bracing method and one year’s worth of rigorous and progressive exercise training.

💬Feel free to reach out if you have questions about ACL healing!

👩🏼‍⚕️Remember, the duty of health care providers is to provide you with accurate and up to date information, but the management route is ultimately your choice!

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11/05/2026

Six months in winter boots = six months your ankles haven’t done anything reactive.

Stiff boots are great for sending laps. They’re terrible for keeping your ankles capable.

The summer terrain in the mountains doesn’t care that you’ve been on rails for half a year.

Roots, rocks, off-camber lines, awkward landings — your ankles have to react fast and hold position under load. If they haven’t been trained for that since last season, they’re going to feel it this sunny season.

These five exercises hit what actually matters: loading the arch under tilt, training stabilisers up the chain, owning the end-range rolled position, and learning to land soft and stable on uneven ground 🏋‍♀️🏋‍♂️

You don’t need to be coming back from an injury to do this work. You just need to want to stay on the mountain all summer.

Got a buddy who hasn’t thought about their ankles since November? Send this their way! 👇

Want expert, personalised second opinion on your pain and injury via video calls, wherever you are in the world? Reach out via direct message or go to:

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07/05/2026

ACL Tears can heal WITHOUT surgery?! 😱🤔

Full context below:
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Some ACL’s tears heal normally, some attach non-anatomically, some don’t heal but the patients can cope without one and others need surgery due to instability ✅️💡

There are generally 4 different Grade III ACL tear types you can come across with an MRI review.

We share two of them here; the first has the HIGHEST likelihood to heal, and, the second has the LOWEST likelihood to heal.

Other factors to consider in terms of positive non operative rehabilitation are current and desired level of function, concomittant injuries, and whether or not you deal with persistent instability after a bout of physiotherapy.
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It is highly recommended to consult with a Global Specialist Physiotherapy consultant to ascertain whether or not you will have a high likelihood of success with the conservative route or not FIRST!

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05/05/2026

2 out of 3 patients avoided ACL surgery.

Let that sink in.

A recent paper in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) showed that the majority of patients managed non-operatively did not go on to reconstruction:

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/24/1743.long

This challenges one of the most deeply held assumptions in sports medicine — that an ACL tear automatically leads to surgery.

It doesn’t.

For the right patient, with the right guidance, and the right rehabilitation approach:

👉 Non-operative management is not a compromise
👉 It’s a legitimate, evidence-based pathway

This isn’t about being anti-surgery.
It’s about being pro-choice with better information.

At Global Specialist Physiotherapy, we help patients understand all their options — and guide them toward the pathway that best fits their goals, sport, and life.

Because the best outcome isn’t dictated by a scan.

It’s built through the right decisions.

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04/05/2026

DANI’S NON-OPERATIVE ACL HEALING JOURNEY

After a full ACL tear during kickboxing, Dani came to us at Global Specialist Physiotherapy with one clear goal:

Avoid surgery if possible — and get back to Muay Thai.

Her rehab wasn’t rushed. It was structured, progressive, and built around giving the ACL the best chance to heal naturally.

We focused on:

✅ Restoring muscle bulk and foundational strength
✅ Building power, control, and agility
✅ Reintroducing boxing, kicking, and sport-specific drills
✅ Preparing her for the demands of competitive Muay Thai

Dani’s progress is a great example of what commitment, consistency, and a well-planned non-operative ACL pathway can look like.

Not every ACL tear is suitable for non-operative management — but in the right person, with the right plan, full ACL healing without surgery is possible.

Huge credit to Dani for the work she put in every step of the way.

Strong knee. Strong mindset. Back to doing what she loves.

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01/05/2026

Fully Torn ACLs have the inherent capacity to heal themselves without surgery.

This quick reel shows a time lapse of the MRI changes from individuals with fully torn ACLs in Filbay et. al’s “KANON” trial…

From DAY 1 all the way to 5 YEARS!

In that study, IF the ligament healed, function, pain, and quality of life as demonstrated, and, as perceived by the patient, was significantly greater than those of a reconstructed ligament.

This was in a cohort of young, previously active individuals.

The key is getting that ligament to heal — BLEX protocols from Global Specialist Physio have the potential to yield healing rates up to 90% depending on the orientation of your torn ACL.

This is why it is imperative to get your case reviewed by an expert clinician from Global Specialist Physiotherapy if you have acutely torn your ACL — that way, you can have closure about which route is best for you; conseravtive management, or a reconstruction.

Best practice in most cases is to trial a bout of physio for at least 12-24 weeks to see what level of function/healing can be attained before opting for the surgical route.

Want expert, personalised second opinion on your knee pain and injury and a prevention program via video calls, wherever you are in the world?

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29/04/2026

** Specialist Non-Surgical Shoulder Masterclass - Friday PM and Saturday 26th and 27th of June 2026 **

This masterclass is designed to assist your clinical management of shoulder injuries and will cover RC related pain, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff muscle injuries and frozen shoulder.

The course will cover indications for non-operative management vs surgery, comprehensive assessment, management and exercise strategies for early, mid and late-stage rehabilitation. There will be two live clinical assessments by a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.

If you’re looking to build greater clarity, confidence, and practical skill in this space, this upcoming 2-day clinical workshop is designed specifically for you. The focus throughout is on practical application, clear clinical reasoning, and building confidence when managing challenging presentations across both non-surgical and post-surgical conditions.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Physiotherapists
• Sports & musculoskeletal clinicians
• Allied health professionals managing shoulder presentations

Whether you’re early in your career or experienced and wanting to refine advanced reasoning skills, this course is designed to elevate your clinical approach

Day 1 Clinical Masterclass: $199 please use code “Masterclass” to sign up for just one day

Location Central QLD University Cairns 5pm to 8:30pm

• Clinical assessment and management of two complex shoulder pain patients

Day 2 Shoulder Theory: $399 please use code: “Theory” to sign up for just one day
Location Cairns Hospital 9am to 5pm

• RC related pain
• Shoulder dislocations
• Rotator cuff muscle injuries
• Frozen shoulder.
• Shoulder rehabilitation exercises
• Non-operative and surgical management
• Evidence-based manual therapy
• Exercise strategies early, mid and late-stage rehabilitation

Sign up here:

https://events.humanitix.com/specialist-non-surgical-shoulder-masterclass

* The course will also be filmed, so you can sign up and watch on-deman afterwards 💡

27/04/2026

** Your adductors matter more than you think for skiing!! **

When you’re linking tight turns, they help control the inside edge and keep you stable through the transition.

Try this ski tweak to your adductor plank for your next workout! ⛷️

Can you do these exercises? Share + tag us in!

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23/04/2026

** ACL CARTILAGE MENISCUS **

Research and clinical practice consistently show that all of these structures have the inherent capacity to heal *without* surgery!

Whether or not your case has that capacity or not is best ascertained through a consultation from one of our Global Specialist Physiotherapy clinicians!

If you're dealing with an ACL injury, let's chat non-op options before rushing to surgery! Comment ACL below, direct message or go to the Global ACL website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

20/04/2026

** Plyo bosu exercise for knee pain and injury! **

Here is a new collection of exercises

Here's a quick collection of single-leg and Bosu exercises from Global consultant Julia Allen that are perfect for injury recovery and can help you get stronger, more stable knees 💪🔥

Can you do these exercises? Share + tag us in!

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