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Brian Harder on ACL Injury: Advice from an Impatient Patient

June 21, 2018 by Lisa Gerber Leave a Comment

We don’t want to think about it but I’m sure lots of us do. What happens if/when we blow our knee? What does it mean when that happens; what are the mechanics that contribute to it; what choices need to be made for treatment and recovery? 

There are many things to consider, and today, Brian Harder, a frequent guest and good friend shares his philosophy, sadly, from personal experience. Earlier this year, Brian had an ACL injury in the backcountry. Being an orthopedic physician assistant and therefore medically trained, Brian brings an interesting and debatable albeit a scientific approach to dealing with a ruptured ACL. 

We’ll discuss factors that led to the incident and lessons to perhaps avoid your own. Hint: that GoPro on your head might have more consequences than you realize. 

We’ll analyze the incident itself and best practices for getting your sorry ass out of the backcountry without making the problem worse. After that, many decisions must be made: Surgery immediately or later? What type of graft? How should I choose the right surgeon?  

Please note, although medically trained, this is obviously not medical advice. We all present unique factors and unique cases. Brian says so himself in the show – these are his opinions in a sea of opinions. You know we all have two things in common and one of those is opinions. You should do your own due diligence and discuss your specific case. Many would disagree with his thoughts here, while others would agree. 

Also, for context, Brian is 56 at the time of the recording. 

After you’ve listened, I’d love to what you think. Agree? Disagree? have questions? Tell us about your experience – what worked for you, what you might have done differently. Please include your age and fitness level. 

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. and with that, let’s listen in and gear up for what’s next. 

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Filed Under: Breaking Trail Podcast Tagged With: ideas

About Lisa Gerber

Lisa Gerber advises purpose-driven leaders on how to effectively use the power of storytelling and communication to influence action and bring ideas to life. She guides non-profits and individuals through the digital maze of constantly changing tools to build discovery, loyalty, and ultimately help them achieve their own big leaps. If you like what you read, contact us for more or to subscribe.

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