Advanced Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries represent more than 50% of knee injuries and affects more than 200,000 people in the United States each year. The vast majority of patients who suffer an ACL injury will undergo surgical reconstruction with annual costs associated with treatment and rehabilitation estimated at $3 billion. Expectations for rehab professionals who treat ACL injuries are to utilize anevidence-based approach when determining appropriate exercises and progressions. This innovative 3-hour course will help attendees expand their clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based training and testing to optimize their non- operative and post-operative rehab programs when taking their patients from injury to recovery to full return to sport.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Develop a thorough understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the anterior cruciate ligament, the major differences between various ACL graft types, and the healing timeline after surgery
• Strengthen your clinical decision making when determining which activities (running, plyometrics, speed and agility training, sports specific drills, etc.) are appropriate at each stage of post-operative or non-operative ACL rehab
• Obtain practical exercise tools utilizing the various concepts of periodization, neuromuscular re- education, open and closed kinetic chain exercises, andneuroplasticity to enhance your treatment approach the next day
• Immediately apply effective, evidence-based testing and training todetermine if your patient is ready to return tosport