# 231. ACL Rehab: Phase 3 [4-6+ months] w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen

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Podcast: [The E3 Rehab Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-e3-rehab-podcast-460038)
Published: 2025-12-16T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3843

## Resource

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss phase 3 of ACL rehab. We recap the priorities from phases 1 and 2, outline the new goals of phase 3, criteria for initiating running, plyometric progressions, building out a weekly plan, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ebGwSt_omo8 Episode Resources: YouTube Video: ACL Rehab Phase 3 Blog: ACL Rehab Phase 3 Previous Episodes: #222 ACL Rehab Phase 1 #225 ACL Rehab Phase 2 --- Membership: https://e3rehab.com/premium/ Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentoring/ Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/ Rehab & Performance Programs: https://e3rehab.com/programs/ Resource Guides: https://e3rehab.com/resource-guides Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1 --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ X: https://x.com/E3Rehab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/e3rehab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e3rehab --- Podcast Sponsor: Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

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