# 257. ACL Rehab: Return to Run Criteria w/ Brendan Butler

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Podcast: [The E3 Rehab Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-e3-rehab-podcast-460038)
Published: 2026-06-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chris Hughen sat down with Brendan Butler to discuss his recent paper, "Do As I Say, Not As I Do": Clinician Return to Run Criteria, First Run Characteristics, and Running Assessment Analysis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared to the Literature — Insights From an International ACL Rehabilitation Conference. We dive into the practical application of running criteria in the rehab process, progressing running sessions, addressing kinematic deficits, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kVbyF9XcwFg Episode Resources: Butler, 2026 Fontenay, 2025 --- 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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