ACL Surgery: How Athletic Trainers Make a Difference for ACL Recovery
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Channel: Children's Hospital Colorado · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism
Our certified athletic trainer Dennis Coonan, MSE, LAT, ATC, explains how he partners with our surgeons to get athletes back to the field safely after an injury. He details both the physical and mental aspects of an ACL recovery and talks about the importance of personal relationships. Carolyn describes how her relationship with Dennis impacted her ACL rehab. Carolyn has experienced ACL surgery and recovery. Now she's pursuing her soccer dreams. Learn more about how he supported Carolyn throughout her ACL injury and recovery: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/doctors-and-departments/departments/orthopedics/patient-stories/carolyn-acl-surgery?slid=surg_spmed_slg&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=patient_stories Connect with Children’s Colorado: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrenscolo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrenshospitalcolorado LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children's-hospital-colorado Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/childrenscolo/ Website: http://www.childrenscolorado.org
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