LAS VEGAS – UFC Performance Institute director of physical therapy Dr. Heather Linden has dealt with some major challenges when it comes to rehabilitating athletes, and perhaps none bigger than the promotion’s heavyweight champion.

Prior to his last appearance in the octagon at UFC 270, Francis Ngannou injured his knee, which required surgery after defeating Ciryl Gane to retain his heavyweight title. Ngannou entered the fight with an MCL tear and damage to his ACL and MPFL.

Linden, who...

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