In this episode, Dillon sits down with Rehab expert Mick Hughes to discuss if surgery is the only option in treatment after an ACL tear. The conversation is incredible and split up into a 2 part series. In part 1 we look to answer, is ACL reconstruction needed or can you cope without reconstruction and return back to full function without surgery? What classifies someone as a coper vs non-coper? Can Non-copers become copers and vice versa? What are the considerations of determining if you should get ACL reconstruction surgery or not? These questions answered and much more on this episode!    Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Mick Hughes Mick Hughes is an Australian trained Physiotherapist who has recently passed advanced training to become a Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist. He consults at the Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre, right in the heart of Melbourne, and has a strong clinical interest in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation. He sees between 20-30 ACL patients per week; ranging from the acutely injured all the way to 10+ years post ACL reconstruction. On top of his clinical workload, he is also the co-founder of both the Melbourne ACL Rehabilitation Guide and www.learn.physio - an online continuing education platform for health professionals.  Contact/Follow Mick: Email - mickwhughes@gmail.com Website - www.mickhughes.physio and www.learn.physio Social accounts (@IG/FB/Twitter/TikTok/LinkedIn) Instagram: @mickhughes.physio Facebook: @mickhughes.physio Twitter: @mickwhughes Linkedin: @mickhughes.physio YouTube: MickHughes.Physio Watch Knee Valgus is Bad: Fact or Myth For Predicting Injuries? Check out The Knee [P]Rehab Program Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab info@theprehabguys.com [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps!!!