Join the Athena ACL Lab
A ruptured ACL can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. We're working to change that.
Join Athena ACL Lab, a science-minded community focused on rehabilitation, strength rebuilding, informed decision-making, and return to activity.
Get free community access and start learning from others today.
Why Join?
Inside Athena ACL Lab you'll find:
A community of people navigating ACL recovery
Discussions on rehab, strength training, and return-to-sport
Help understanding your options so you can make more confident recovery decisions
Research-backed resources and education
Direct access to others who understand the ups and downs of recovery
Founders Lab:
A small group of early members will be invited to help shape the Lab and join live Q&A sessions on recovery, strength, and return-to-activity principles. An application for this role is available inside the community.
Join the community for free. Learn and explore with others navigating ACL recovery.
I’m Naomi, aka Repoundzel.
In 2024, I ruptured my ACL and quickly found myself overwhelmed by conflicting information and pressure to make major treatment decisions before I fully understood my options.
Instead of rushing into surgery, I chose to begin with physical therapy and take the time to better understand my recovery options. Over the next 18 months, I focused on rebuilding strength, tracking my progress, and learning everything I could about ACL recovery and rehabilitation.
That experience inspired me to create the community I wish I'd had when I was first injured—a place with guidance and structure where people can learn, ask questions, share experiences, and navigate recovery together.