Aclmasterclass Course

Evidence Based Management of ACL Injuries by Nicky van Melick

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.8

- 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.

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. Introduction

2. Anatomy & Diagnosis

3. Non-surgical and pre-surgical rehabilitation (prehabilitation)

4. Phase 1 criteria and time-based post-operative rehabilitation guidelines

5. Phase 2-3 criteria and time-based post-operative rehabilitation guidelines

6. Return to Sport Criteria


                                              
                                                      
                                                                   

Who this course is for:

  • 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.

Course content

7 sections • 16 lectures

Introduction Preview 01:30

This short video includes course introduction and content plan.

Effusion & Range of Motion Preview 09:17

Gait Analysis Preview 05:36

Goals of Prehab & Readiness for Surgery Preview 06:02

Post-operative Rehab & Athlete Expectations Preview 06:55

Phase 1 Rehab Preview 08:08

Graft Remodeling & Strength Training Preview 07:52

Quadriceps, Gluteal & Hamstring Exercises Preview 05:24

Neuro-muscular Training Preview 09:34

Return to Play Criteria Preview 05:37

Strength & Hop Tests Preview 06:37

Quality of Movement & Fatigue Preview 08:40

ACL Quiz

Now it's time to see what you have learnt during this course! Here are 18 multiple choice questions ! Best of luck!