When Can I Progress?

If you’re reading this, you’re likely somewhere along the road to recovery — whether post-surgery, rehabbing an injury, or just trying to get back to moving the way you want.

And while strength work, mobility, and consistency in the gym are huge pieces of the puzzle… what you do outside the gym often makes the biggest difference.

I wanted to provide some simple strategies that can support healing, tissue health, and overall performance. You won’t need to overhaul your entire life just pick a few small habits and start building from there.

If your quad’s been MIA since your ACL surgery, you’re not alone—and no, it’s not just “weakness.” It’s a neurological shutdown called AMI (arthrogenic muscle inhibition), and it can stall recovery, throw off your movement patterns, and make simple tasks feel like uphill battles. In this blog, we break down what AMI is, why it happens, how it’s graded, and—most importantly—how we can get that quad back online. Whether you’re a clinician or someone navigating rehab, this one’s worth a read.