Webinar Replay: Data-Driven Ankle Surgery Rehabilitation – From Operating Room to Return to Sport
With Av Kumar & Dr. Alex Shafiro
How can physical therapists ensure a safe and effective ankle surgery rehabilitation—from post-op to full athletic performance? This webinar replay explores a cutting-edge approach to ankle surgery rehabilitation, grounded in objective data, functional testing, and evidence-based strategies.
In this session, Dr. Av Kumar shares a detailed rehabilitation protocol after ankle surgery, using a real case study of an athlete recovering from a multi-structure ankle operation. You’ll see exactly how he combines digital rehab tools—like handheld dynamometry and force plates—with clinical reasoning to shape personalized recovery plans.
Dr. Kumar walks you through each step of the post-operative process: from surgical overview and biomechanical demands to the key decision points in returning to full sport activity. Alongside Dr. Alex Shafiro, the webinar also highlights how objective testing provides athletes and therapists with clear feedback, reduces reinjury risk, and improves both outcomes and patient buy-in.
Whether you’re treating ankle instability, tendon repairs, or ligament reconstructions, this webinar will help you modernize your ankle rehab protocols and improve your decision-making with data-backed insights.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to manage rehabilitation after complex ankle surgery
✅ The role of objective data in personalized recovery
✅ Key physical demands placed on athletes post-surgery
✅ Common rehab challenges and how to overcome them
✅ Real-life application through a detailed case study
Why Watch the Replay:
✔ See how evidence-based rehab improves recovery timelines
✔ Understand objective tools that support post-op ankle rehab
✔ Learn how to boost athlete buy-in with real data
✔ Get expert insights from top sports clinicians
About Av Kumar, DPT
Sports physiotherapist trained in Australia with a background in Exercise Science. Specializes in injuries related to basketball, cricket, and Australian rules football.
About Dr. Alex Shafiro, PT, DPT, OCS
Board-certified orthopedic specialist with 15+ years of clinical and teaching experience in sports medicine and performance rehab.
👉 Watch the replay now to see how real-world ankle surgery rehabilitation can evolve through data-driven insights, digital testing tools, and personalized protocols that prioritize both performance and safety.