The Knee Gurus

Kate Ryan is an avid skier from New Zealand who unfortunately sustained an ACL tear in Niseko in January this year. We discuss her journey from injury through to choosing the right treatment pathway for her

Stephanie Peterson is a physiotherapist and ex-professional snowboarder who sustained ACL tears on both her knees. One side she had surgery and the other she did the Cross Bracing Protocol. We hope you find her story as interesting as we did!

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.

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

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