Isabelle suffered an ACL tear when landing from a jump while snowboarding in Niseko in March 2025. She details her journey from the early phase post-injury through the decision-making phase that resulted in her deciding to opt for non-surgical care until today, where she has had a Type III ACL heal (bronze medal heal). This episode is a great listen for anyone who has injured their ACL and is deciding on a treatment pathway.
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The Non-Surgical Surgeon | Episode 18: Nigel Hartnett | The Knee Gurus
Nigel Hartnett is an orthopaedic surgeon and knee specialist who has a reputation as a non-surgical surgeon. Nigel studied in New Zealand before completing his surgical training in Melbourne and staying to establish his consulting rooms. We discuss several topics on knee injury management, including ACLs, osteoarthritis, evidence-based practice, osteotomies, knee replacements and more. To book a consultation with Nigel, see his website: https://www.melbournekneeortho.com.au
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The ACL Natural Healing Guru | Episode 17: Jun Matsumoto | The Knee Gurus
Jun Matsumoto is an early adopter of ACL healing. Using the teachings of Iihara on the intrinsic healing ability of the ACL together with an interest in human evolution he has created an ACL healing protocol that has seen a 90% success rate. This podcast delves into his protocol and we compare and contrast it’s difference with the Cross Bracing Protocol. We hope you enjoy this episode:ACL Natural Healing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2607330746205491
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5000 ACL reconstructions | Episode 16 Dr Justin Roe | The Knee Gurus
In this episode of the Knee Gurus, we speak with one of Australia’s top knee surgeons, Justin Roe. Justin works at North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, which is well known as the top knee specialist clinic in the southern hemisphere. Just has performed nearly 5,000 ACL reconstructions and many knee replacements and knee surgeries of all types.In this episode we go in-depth into knee osteoarthritis (cartilage degeneration) and discuss the different phases of the condition, various treatment options and when to opt for a knee replacement. We also discuss various ligament tears and the role of surgery and range of motion restriction in optimising healing. I hope you enjoy this discussion with Justin RoeÂ
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Episode 15: Singapore’s First Cross-Bracing Protocol Patient
Lilliana France and Natalie Dau are a powerful Mother-Daughter combination based in Singapore. Natalie, a 14-year-old elite junior basketball player, and her Mum, Natalie, are elite amateur Ultra-Runners and fitness social media influencers. Unfortunately, Lilliana recently ruptured her ACL playing basketball, and after consulting with local doctors and Tom Cross himself in Sydney, the family decided to try the Cross-Bracing Protocol to facilitate the healing of her ACL. We hear their story of the injury until the pivotal 12-week post-injury MRI. I hope you enjoy this episode:Lilliana’s Instagram:@lillianafrance_bball Natalie Dau: @rockstararms
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