Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Masterclass

Evidence Based Management of ACL Injuries by Nicky van Melick

What you'll learn
Understand the anatomy and function of the ACL.
Practically assess an ACL injury.
Clinically reason whether a patient with an ACL injury requires surgery or non-surgical rehab.
Rehabilitate patients with an ACL injury or reconstruction.
Know when to return patients with an ACL injury or reconstruction to sport.
Requirements
Basic knowledge of the knee
Description
This course, presented by Nicky van Melick, outlines the most up-to-date evidence on the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Nicky is a PhD candidate, an expert in the field of ACL injuries and the lead author of a recent evidence based review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Nicky discusses everything you need to know about ACL injuries from initial injury to return to sport. The course includes the following lectures:1. Introduction2. Anatomy & Diagnosis3. Non-surgical and pre-surgical rehabilitation (prehabilitation)4. Phase 1 criteria and time-based post-operative rehabilitation guidelines5. Phase 2-3 criteria and time-based post-operative rehabilitation guidelines6. Return to Sport Criteria                                                                                                                                                                          

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Assessment & Diagnosis

Lecture 2 Anatomy & Injury

Lecture 3 Diagnosis

Lecture 4 Coper Vs Non Coper

Section 3: Prehabilitation

Lecture 5 Effusion & Range of Motion

Lecture 6 Gait Analysis

Lecture 7 Goals of Prehab & Readiness for Surgery

Section 4: Post-operative Rehab - Phase 1

Lecture 8 Post-operative Rehab & Athlete Expectations

Lecture 9 Phase 1 Rehab

Section 5: Post-operative Rehab - Phase 2 & 3

Lecture 10 Graft Remodeling & Strength Training

Lecture 11 Quadriceps, Gluteal & Hamstring Exercises

Lecture 12 Neuro-muscular Training

Section 6: Return To Play

Lecture 13 Return to Play Criteria

Lecture 14 Strength & Hop Tests

Lecture 15 Quality of Movement & Fatigue

Section 7: ACL Quiz

Healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, doctors, sports therapists, personal trainers and podiatrists.,Patients who have suffered an ACL injury and looking for expert knowledge regarding their injury.