Research Unpacked: Snehal Patel - The Evolution of Rehabilitation & Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery

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Episode 146: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Snehal Patel the Clinical Supervisor for Sports Rehabilitation at Hospital for Special Surgery NYC. The main focus of the conversation is on his paper titled 'The Evolution of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport Following Cartilage Surgery.' Snay explains the differences between operative and non-operative management of cartilage injuries and the importance of strength training in the rehabilitation process. Snay also discusses BFR, the psychological aspect of returning to sport and the use of force plate testing and motion capture to assess jump height, landing mechanics, and force attenuation.

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Topics Discussed

• Operative vs. Non-Operative Management of Cartilage Injuries
• Range of Motion & Loading Progressions in Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
• Psychological Aspect of Returning to Sport
• Assessing Jump Height, Landing Mechanics & Force Attenuation
• Staying Updated on Emerging Surgical Techniques

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• Research Gate
• Instagram
• SportsRehabLab

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