Risk Factors of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition - #AMR385

We’ve all seen it: the acute ACL patient who drags their leg into the clinic, unable to squeeze their quad to save their life. We call it Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI), and for years, we’ve treated it as a stubborn, long-term enemy. But a fascinating new study from the American Journal of Sports Medicine suggests we might be overcomplicating it. Researchers analyzed 300 acute ACL patients and found that while AMI is incredibly common (affecting over half of patients), it’s also surprisingly fragile. In fact, they found that nearly 80% of cases could be fully reversed in a single session with simple exercises. In this episode, we dive into the 'Red Flags' that predict quad shutdown—including one common sleeping habit you need to ban immediately—and how to flip the switch back on for your patients. To see full show notes and more, head to: risk-factors-of-arthrogenic-muscle-inhibition ---------- ACL Rehab Masterclass My new course on the complete guide to criteria-based ACL rehab testing in return to sport is almost here. Sign up for the presale list for a huge VIP discount and to be notified first: Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show _____ Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

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Risk Factors of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition - #AMR385 is an episode from The Ask Mike Reinold Show by Mike Reinold.

This episode is 21:53 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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