Ignite Phyzio · The Athletic ACL · Founding cohort
Groundwork
A 12-week small-group mastermind for clinicians who treat ACL patients. Run every patient on criteria, not the calendar, and know exactly what to do when one stalls.
Claim a founding seatSee how it worksEarly stage is where ACL rehab is won or lost. Most clinicians are figuring it out alone.
Extension that stalls. A quad that won't turn on. Swelling that keeps coming back. A patient who was "cleared" to run at 4 months but isn't ready.
Courses teach the protocol. They don't sit with you on the patient in front of you on Tuesday. Groundwork does.
How it works
Small group. Real cases. Every week.
Huddles
You're in a group of 4, led by Ziad, Will or David. Bring your cases, what's stuck and what you're trying next. 6 calls, 60 minutes each.
Full-group calls
All 12 members, one theme per call, from exit criteria to return-to-run testing. 6 calls, recorded.
1:1 with our team
Three one-on-one sessions on your own caseload or clinic. Plus a group chat between calls.
About 15 hours of live time over 12 weeks. A live call every week.
The 12 weeks
We follow the patient, from day 1 to the first run.
Early stage: earn the next stage. The exit criteria and how to check them every visit. Extension, the quad and swelling when they stall.
Mid stage: build capacity. Progressions with "progress when" rules. Intro to deceleration and jumping before running.
Late stage: test, then run. The return-to-run battery, and how to talk to surgeons, patients and parents about it.
What you get
Everything we use at Ignite, yours to keep.
- 6 Huddle calls in a group of 4
- 6 themed full-group calls, recorded
- 3 monthly 1:1s with our team
- Group chat between calls for quick case questions
- The Early-Stage ACL Exit Criteria, with how to check every box
- The Early-Stage ACL Progression Library
- Return-to-run decision-making, applied to your own patients
- Patient handouts for each stage
- Founding perks: your price locked for future rounds, and first seats at the next in-person The Athletic ACL course
Who it's for
A room of clinicians who already see ACL patients.
Groundwork is for you if
- You're a PT, AT or performance coach with ACL patients on your caseload now
- You want a system you can run on every patient, not another protocol
- You'll bring real cases and show up to your Huddle
It's not for you if
- You want a recorded course to watch alone
- You don't currently treat ACL patients
- You're looking for a return-to-sport protocol to copy
Your coaches
Led by the team behind The Athletic ACL.
Lead coachDr. Ziad Dahdul
PT, DPT, OCS, SFMA, FRCms
Founder of Ignite Phyzio & Sports Performance and creator of The Athletic ACL. Board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist.
Huddle coachDr. David Monte
PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS
Ignite's Director of Performance. Physical therapist and athletic trainer based in Costa Mesa.
Huddle coachDr. William Sheehan
PT, DPT, CSCS, CISSN
Ignite's Director of Education. Physical therapist and certified sports nutritionist based in La Habra.
Founding cohort · 12 seats
Join Groundwork
3 payments of $300
$300 today. Payments 2 and 3 are emailed as invoices on Dec 15 and Jan 15.
Start the planFounding price ends when Office Hours closes on Tuesday, December 1, or when the 12 seats fill, whichever comes first. Seats still open after Nov 10 go to the Dec 1 Office Hours room.
How to join
Three steps, then we get to work.
- Pick your option and check out above.
- Fill out your onboarding form: your caseload, your setting and the cases you're stuck on.
- Get your Huddle: we place you in a group of 4 and send your calendar for all 12 weeks.
Questions
FAQ
When does it start, and when are the calls?
We start the week of January 11, 2027. Call days and times are set with the cohort before kickoff, built around clinic schedules.
What if I miss a call?
Full-group calls are recorded. If you miss a Huddle, post your case in the group chat and your coach will follow up.
Who can join?
PTs, ATs and performance coaches who currently treat ACL patients. Students and clinicians without ACL patients are better served by our free Office Hours.
How is this different from The Athletic ACL course?
The course teaches the full system in person. Groundwork is 12 weeks of applying it to your own patients, with a coach and a small group.
Can my clinic pay?
Yes. Email ziad@ignitephyzio.com and we'll send an invoice to your clinic.
Will there be another cohort?
Likely, but not at the founding price. Founding members keep their price for future rounds.
12 founding seats
Build your ACL patients on solid ground.
12 weeks. A small group. Your real cases.
Claim a founding seatGroundwork is clinical education for licensed clinicians and coaches. It is not medical advice and does not create a patient-provider relationship.