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31/03/2026

The *only randomised control trial evidence* that we have comparing early meniscus repair to exercise shows no difference between the two, with 75% success rate of exercise for all types of meniscus tears! 😱🤯

(With the exclusion of displaced bucket handle tears)

For professional analysis of your meniscus tear case, it is highly recommended for a consultation with Global Specialist Physiotherapy to ascertain the best route for you!

Comment MENISCUS for an evidence-based article on meniscus tears!

Here’s to a greater pursuit of TRUTH! 🙏

Every knee injury deserves an individualized plan — not a one-size-fits-all timeline.

Comment meniscus if you’d like us to evaluate your MRI, physical symptoms and personal goals and use this to create an individualized plan with you, or go to the Global Specialist Physiotherapy meniscus website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

30/03/2026

** More info from the paper in the Journal of Sports Physiotherapy this month by Professor Joanna Kvist and team: This 2-year cohort study tracked ACL structure after injury using high-resolution 3D MRI **

In this study, almost half of ACL patients in this study avoided immediate surgery and showed MRI evidence of healing 👍

Researchers found:

✅️ Many non-operative patients maintained stability
✅️ Patients regained strength and function with rehab
✅️ Structural ligament continuity and healing was present in a large portion of non-surgical cases
✅️ ACL reconstruction isn’t always a day-one decision.

Factors like:

💡 Instability in weight-bearing
💡 Follow-up MRI imaging
💡 Static ligament testing
💡 Strength recovery
💡 Confidence in the knee

…all play a role in whether surgery is needed, or not 👍👍

Every ACL injury deserves an individualized plan — not a one-size-fits-all timeline.

Link to the article here:

https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2026.13397?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

If you’ve torn your ACL — or you rehab them — the healing conversation is rapidly evolving 🔬💡

Comment ACL below if you’d like us to evaluate your MRI, physical symptoms and personal goals and use this to create an individualized plan with you, or go to the Global Specialist Physiotherapy ACL website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

Thanks to Physio Network for asking me the advice I'd give my younger Physiotherapist self:"You have to believe that Phy...
25/03/2026

Thanks to Physio Network for asking me the advice I'd give my younger Physiotherapist self:

"You have to believe that Physiotherapy is a necessary part of the musculoskeletal healthcare system!

Without our input, patients have the potential to receive unnecessary medication, injections, scans and surgeries.

Be open to and seek out feedback through experienced and trained mentors, and don't be afraid to share your shortcomings, as you can improve as a clinician year after year 🙏👍"

What advice would you give yourself as an early stage clinician? Comment below! 👇

23/03/2026

** Great new article out of JOSPT this month by Professor Joanna Kvist and colleagues: A 2-year cohort study tracked ACL structure after injury using high-resolution 3D MRI **

The study supports the notion that many patients can heal without ACL surgery and go on to have a functional knee afterwards🦵💪

Link to the article here:

https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2026.13397?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

If you’ve torn your ACL — or you rehab them — the healing conversation is rapidly evolving 🔬💡

Comment ACL below your questions or visit the link below to schedule a consult with an expert to review your MRI and case:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

20/03/2026

ACL and Meniscus Tear Q/A Part 1: Scar Tissue or REAL Ligament?!

This is a first of a multi-part series where I answer YOUR questions, unscripted, while showing exercise progressions I use for my clients!

A consultation with a Global Specialist Physiotherapy Consultant helps you determine whether or not your specific tear will have the capacity to heal, and, if so, get you a plan to improve your function with exercise in the process!

Why get surgery if it’s not necessary? 🤔🤷‍♂️

Comment ACL if you need any assistance or go to the Global ACL website for more info:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

17/03/2026

Exciting new meta-analysis recently: No difference in return-to-sport rates or activity levels for ACL injuries managed with surgery vs. rehab alone!

This supports what we see daily at Global Specialist Physiotherapy – many patients thrive with non-operative care.

Empowering choices for better outcomes. 📖 Read more:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-025-02268-5

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 Specialist Physiotherapy ACL website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

15/03/2026

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Want non-surgical opinion on your pain + injury? Go to:

globalspecialist.physio/clinic


13/03/2026

MENISCUS TEAR MANAGEMENT OPTIONS:

1) Meniscectomy
2) Meniscus Repair
3) Rehabilitation without surgery

Which should you choose? 🧐

This is a clip from Dr. Kenny Walters YouTube video, “24 Years of Meniscus Tear Science Explained in 3 Minutes (Don’t RUSH to get Surgery!)”

Comment *MENISCUS* and We'll send it your way! 🙏

A consultation with a Global Specialist Physiotherapy helps you determine whether or not your specific tear will have the capacity to heal, and, if so, get you a plan to improve your function with exercise in the process!

For more information, comment MENISCUS below, direct message or go to the Global meniscus website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

ACL tears can heal naturally. It should be a shared decision making process with your medical/physio team and may depend...
13/03/2026

ACL tears can heal naturally. It should be a shared decision making process with your medical/physio team and may depend on the exact damage you sustain but outcomes are not always better with surgery as previously once thought.

For more information, comment ACL below, direct message or go to the Global ACL website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

Case example to come 🏃🏼‍♀️

11/03/2026

** Just injured your ACL? Get an MRI review to determine the likelihood of healing without surgery! **

New evidence shows some ACL tears can heal without surgery, as well as some associated meniscus tears, if present.

This is best assessed as soon as possible after the injury, to determine whether a bracing strategy is necessary, and which specific exercises should be employed.

This can be conducted virtually anywhere in the world, ensuring patients get timely access to current best research evidence for their injury and rehabilitation journey.

For more information, comment ACL below, direct message or go to the Global ACL website:
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globalspecialistphysio.com/acl-online-consults

A joy to head up to Singapore to present my evidence-based theory and practical "Acute low back pain management workshop...
09/03/2026

A joy to head up to Singapore to present my evidence-based theory and practical "Acute low back pain management workshop to the elite team at One Physio Singapore on the weekend! 🇸🇬 🇦🇺🤝

Want to level-up you and your team's Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in 2026?

Global Specialist Physiotherapy has a large list of musculoskeletal pain and injury topics we can deliver live via Zoom or face-to-face, with theory and practical components and opportunity for you to interact and ask questions!

Here is our list of topics we can run live Via Zoom, wherever you are in Australia or around the world:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/588809fb1b631bab19fb9ae1/t/692d406e4ae71e766e185cfe/1764573294092/Professional+Development+Topics+2025+2026.pdf

For more information, or to book a free initial consultation with us, comment "PD" below, direct message or go to our training website:
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https://globalspecialistphysio.com/training

03/03/2026

💡 Yes complete ACL tears CAN heal, but not all tears are created equal!

⛓️‍💥 This pivotal study classified complete ACL tears into 4 different categories based on the tear characteristics:

Type I: straight and continuous
Type II: curved and continuous
Type III: displaced
Type IV: horizontal or unclear.

🏋🏼‍♀️ Patients were put in a weight bearing/full range of movement hinge knee brace for the first 3 months with rehab beginning immediately.

🩻 Follow up MRIs occurred at multiple times points to assess for ACL healing.

🔗 Results:
Type I: 100% healed
Type II: Nearly 80% healed well, with an additional 20% healing thin
Type III: 30% healed well, with an additional 45% healing thin
Type IV: 15% healed well, with an additional 30% healing thin

‼️So yes, what the tear looks like on the MRI makes a huge difference in likelihood of healing.

This is also why management of ACL tears should be individualized, and clients should be provided with all information in order to make an informed choice on their treatment route.

✅ If you would like to learn more about ACL healing and if this option is right for you, feel free to reach out to us at Global Specialist Physiotherapy

Our team offers a full MRI review on the first session to help clients understand their likelihood of healing and balance all of their treatment options 🙂👍

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Having worked in a hospital setting as a new graduate, Kieran encountered a system with many patients in severe pain, some who had sustained orthopaedic trauma and others who opted for elective procedures. He worked methodically to rehabilitate these patients back to their normal lives.

Later, working in private practice as a first-contact practitioner, Kieran further identified effective strategies and patterns of management that had not been widely explored or made known within the profession. Using them to treat patients' pain, he saw substantial improvements in their conditions.

This started a quest to find high-quality scientific evidence that validated the techniques and systems that he has used clinically to reduce patients pain, so they could avoid unnecessary imaging, medication, injection therapies and elective surgery.