The course will discuss the management of both ACL deficient (ACLD) and reconstructed (ACLR) knees. Theoretical and practical guidelines will be explored with a view to returning the client to their chosen sport in the safest and quickest way possible.
Course aims
• provide participants with the relevant background information
in exercise rehabilitation and return to sport criteria to
provide successful rehabilitation to both ACL deficient and
reconstructed clients
• provide participants with the skills necessary to appropriately manage ACL deficient or reconstructed clients, and monitor treatment progress towards a successful outcome
Course content
• ACL anatomy and biomechanics
• Injury mechanisms
• Specific and functional assessment of ACL injury
• Identifying the ACL deficient ‘coper’
• Surgical reconstruction options and implications for rehabilitation
• ACLR and ACLD rehabilitation
• Outcome measures and goal setting
• Complications
• Return to sport criteria
• Prevention of ACL injuries; an introduction to the sportsmetrics program
Date: Saturday 23rd October 930-430
Venue: Central Health Performance Centre
For more details contact reception on 02074046343 or go to the Central Health website
