Brian Lau & Chris Antonelli: Rethinking the ACL BEAR Implant Surgical & Rehab Principles
Braun Performance and RehabShow Notes
In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Brian Lau (MD) and Dr. Chris Antonelli (DPT) to dive into the surgical and rehab considerations of the BEAR Implant for ACL injuries. Guest bios: Chris Antonelli is a board-certified sports physical therapist (SCS) and certified athletic trainer with Duke Health, specializing in sports medicine and return-to-sport rehabilitation. He works extensively with ACL injuries, overhead athletes, and high-performance populations. A former collegiate baseball player at Purdue, Chris brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and athletic experience to his practice. He is actively involved in education, mentorship, and research, contributing to sports PT fellowships and working with athletes across all levels—from youth to elite. For more, be sure to check out https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/chris-antonelli-dpt-pt-scs-lat-atc Brian Lau MD, MPH, is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health specializing in knee, shoulder, elbow, and foot/ankle injuries. He performs advanced procedures including ACL reconstruction and repair, cartilage restoration, and complex ligament surgery. Dr. Lau serves as a team physician for Duke Athletics and is actively involved in research focused on imaging, surgical outcomes, and joint preservation. Fellowship-trained in both sports medicine and foot/ankle surgery, he works with patients ranging from youth athletes to professionals. For more on Dr. Lau be sure to check out https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physicians/brian-c-lau-md
Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound. Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model. Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN) If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.
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