Luca Morandini Ft, OMPT

💡 ACL Rehabilitation: It’s Not What You Think! Too often, we hear: "Just wait six months, and you're ready to return to sports." ❌ But is it really that simple?
👉 The truth is, time alone is not a reliable indicator. A scientific approach is essential, incorporating functional tests, muscle strength, neuromotor control, and much more.
⚡ If you want to make a real difference as a physiotherapist, start thinking outside the box. Don’t let myths and shortcuts compromise your patients’ future.
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🦵 Unlocking ACL Recovery & Strength Science 🤓🔍
Ciao, fellow therapists! 🇮🇹 Ready to dive deep into the world of ACL injury recovery and strength training? Let's elevate our practice together! 💪
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🦵 Unlocking ACL Recovery & Strength Science 🤓🔍
Ciao, fellow therapists! 🇮🇹 Ready to dive deep into the world of ACL injury recovery and strength training? Let's elevate our practice together! 💪
Join me .lucamorandini as we explore the latest research, cutting-edge techniques, and success stories in the realm of ACL rehab 🏋️‍♂️🏥
🔬 Get insights on evidence-based approaches and practical tips that can help your athletes and patients come back stronger and safer.
🤝 Let's connect, learn, and inspire each other to reach new heights in the field of physiotherapy. 🚀

🇮🇹 IT + 🇬🇧 EN below
🇮🇹 Italiano 👀 Nel video: IMTP su pedane di forza con asimmetria evidente sul grafico. Tentazione: trarre conclusioni. Reality check: l’asimmetria nell’IMTP va sempre verificata. Questo test può essere influenzato da variabili poco controllabili (set-up, presa, timing del ti**re, pre-tension, coaching cues). ✅ Cosa fare: cross-check con test complementari (es. monopodalico/single-leg isometric, CMJ Sx/Dx, drop landing) e standardizzare il protocollo. 🎯 Metriche chiave in IMTP: forza ai time-frames (es. 100–200 ms). L’obiettivo non è solo “simmetria a colpo d’occhio”, ma coerenza dei dati tra test e nel tempo. 💾 Salva questo post, condividilo con un collega e dimmi: qual è il tuo protocollo di verifica dell’asimettria?
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🇬🇧 English 👀 In the clip: IMTP on force plates with an obvious asymmetry on the live graph. Tempting to jump to conclusions. Reality check: IMTP asymmetry must be verified. This test can be affected by hard-to-control variables (set-up, grip, pull timing, pre-tension, coaching cues). ✅ What to do: cross-check with complementary tests (e.g., single-leg isometric, left/right CMJ, drop landing) and standardize your protocol. 🎯 IMTP key metrics: force at fixed time frames (e.g., 100–200 ms). The goal isn’t just “eye-ball symmetry,” but data consistency across tests and over time. 💾 Save this post, share with a colleague, and tell me: how do you verify asymmetry in your lab?

Preseason isn’t “quiet time”—it’s calibration time. 📈 We’re testing long- and high-jumpers now to set objective baselines, compare with last year, and lock in clear targets when competition data is scarce. That clarity builds commitment—and makes course-corrections obvious. 🎯
What we measure isn’t a race result, but it anchors the qualities that win: force at key time frames (RFD), reactive strength (RSI), impulse, and asymmetry trends on force plates. Coaches do the art—mixing & dosing these capacities into performance. 🧪🏃‍♀️
If you’re a physio or S&C coach, this is how you turn “I hope we’re on track” into “we know we are.” Save for your next testing block, share with your staff, and follow for evidence-based workflows you can deploy tomorrow. 🔬