GAA & GYM ; ACL Testing Problems ? ; Ep.34

GAA & GYM ; ACL Testing Problems ? ; Ep.34

From GAA & GYM by OISIN QUINN

January 13, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the shortcomings of return-to-sport testing and what should be measured for athlete readiness.

Coaching & Professional Enquiries If you’re an athlete, coach, or clinician looking for: ACL return-to-sport support Performance testing & profiling Remote or in-person coaching Education or collaboration You can get in touch below. 🌐 Website: https://aclrehab.ie/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnstrengthconditioning/ This Episode talks about Why most return-to-sport testing lacks context and transfer The difference between passing tests and being prepared to play Strength, power, rate of force development, and decision-making under fatigue Real case studies from athletes navigating return to sport What coaches, physios, and athletes should actually be measuring

People in this episode

Host: OISIN QUINN

Topics covered

  • ACL testing
  • return-to-sport
  • performance testing
  • strength and power
  • decision-making under fatigue
  • coaching
  • athlete support

Keywords

  • ACL
  • return-to-sport
  • performance testing
  • strength
  • power
  • coaching
  • athletes
  • decision-making
  • fatigue
  • profiling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ACL Rehab, Instagram

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