ACL Rehabilitation in a Weekend

This course was developed for physical therapists and athletic trainers who currently work or want to work with ACL reconstructed patients. There is plenty of discussion on injury prevention and etiology/mechanisms of ACL injury, but very little focus on rehabilitation beyond a basic surgical protocol. Understanding concepts related to restoring muscle capacity and expression will be discussed in detail.

Additionally, return to sports testing is performed by relatively few physical therapists due to access to appropriate equipment which leads the clinician to make assumptions or use functional testing that may overestimate the athlete’s function. An emphasis on using testing throughout the rehabilitation versus only as a terminal testing battery will be discussed in detail. Without serial testing, there is no feedback on if we are actually restoring muscle function.

This course will instill confidence in the practitioner by highlighting many clinical pearls and rehabilitation concepts that can be used on Monday. Participants will learn testing batteries and collaborate with other clinicians in a lab/lecture/discussion based course, learning how to apply all concepts throughout the ACL rehabilitation lifecycle.

OBJECTIVES:

• Perform force testing using hand held dynamometry, calculate torque and interpret results

• Obtain a basic understanding of isokinetic testing

• Interpret countermovement jump metrics and asymmetries with force plate testing

• Develop programs using strength and conditioning principles for an ACL rehabilitation for each phase during the rehabilitation lifecycle

• Use targeting approach throughout all phases of ACL rehabilitation to facilitate quad force capacity

• Understand concepts related to rate and force expression

REFUND POLICY:

Due to flight cancellation/delays or family emergency, the presenter reserves the right to cancel this course at any time. The presenter also reserves the right to cancel the course up to 30 days prior to the course weekend due to low registration. The presenter/organizers will not be responsible for any costs other than the cost of the course.

Full refunds will be given if emailed request is received up to 30 days in advance of the course weekend.

CONTACT HOURS 15/CEU 1.5

This course meets requirements for 15 hours continuing education by Montana state board. Please contact your state board for requirements.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Laura Opstedal, PT, DPT is the owner of Build Physio & Performance in Bozeman, MT. She is an ABPTS Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and has a level 2 USA Weightlifting Coaching Certification. Laura has over 20 years of experience working with ACL injured athletes including pediatric, high school, NCAA, recreational and professional/elite athletes from many different sports including football, basketball, soccer and snow sports.

COURSE OUTLINE

DAY 1

8:00-8:30 Registration/Check in

8:45-9:00 Welcome/Introduction

9:00-10:00 Early rehabilitation/AMI

10:00-11:00 Graft nuance/surgical considerations

11:00-11:15 Break

11:15-12:15 Force Testing

12:15-1:15 LUNCH

1:15-2:!5 Force testing lab

2:15- 3:15 Programming principles for ACL rehab athlete

3:15-3:30 Break

3:30-5:00 Programming breakouts

DAY 2

8:00-8:15 Check in

8:15- 8:30 Q & A from Day 1

8:30-9:30 Mid stage rehabilitation

9:30-10:30 Mid stage rehab breakouts

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45- 12:00 Force Plate Application for the rehab athlete

12:00-1:00 LUNCH

1:00-2:00 Force plate LAB/Breakouts

2:00-3:00 End state rehab/return to performance

3:00-3:15 Break

3:15-4:15 Return to sports testing

4:15-5:00 Case studies/discussion