From Data to Decision: Advanced Hands-on Return-to-Sport Knee Lab

Course Overview

This advanced, one-day hands-on lab is designed for physical therapists, performance specialists, and athletic trainers working with athletes returning to sport following knee injury. The program emphasizes the integration of objective data into clinical and performance decision-making, focusing not just on what to measure, but why those metrics matter. Participants will engage in real-time testing using technologies such as force plates, force frames, and Biodex systems, and learn how to interpret key metrics like reactive strength, rate of force development, and strength-to-bodyweight ratios. Through collaborative case-based discussions and practical exercise demonstrations, attendees will explore the rationale behind training decisions to better understand how data informs exercise selection, progression, and modification to support safe, effective, and individualized return-to-sport outcomes.

Learning Objectives

· Identify appropriate timing and application of performance technologies to monitor progress and guide return-to-sport decisions in knee rehabilitation.

· Interpret and analyze objective performance data to inform clinical and training interventions.

· Engage in interdisciplinary case-based discussions to collaboratively evaluate athlete readiness and adjust programming based on assessment outcomes.

· Demonstrate exercise progressions and regressions using performance metrics to support individualized rehab and performance plans.

Agenda

7:55 am Welcome*

8:00 am Setting the Stage: From Testing to Decision-Making

Establishing the framework for objective, data-informed return-to-sport (RTS) decisions.

9:30 am Break*

9:45 am Hands-On Testing Lab: Gathering Meaningful Data

Performing and interpreting testing procedures using performance technology.

11:45 am Lunch (on your own)*

12:45 pm Case-Based Application: From Data to Programming

Translating metrics into actionable training and rehab decisions.

2:00 pm Break*

2:15 pm The Applied Lab: Training the Transition

Bridging the gap between data collection and performance execution.

3:45 pm Wrap- up and Discussion

4:00 pm Adjourn

*Not for Credit

Agenda and faculty subject to change

Accreditation and Credit Designation:

Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 6.50 contact hours.

NJ Approval: TBD (Approval Period 2/1/2022-1/31/2026)

FL Approval: TBD

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2812063TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.

(Approval Period: 1/1/2026–12/31/2028)

Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, ID, IN, KY, KS, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

This course is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine approval for their state and discipline due to constantly changing requirements. We would, however, be happy to assist with this process if requested.

Athletic Trainers: Hospital for Special Surgery (BOC AP#: P537) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 6.50 hours / Category A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

A certificate is awarded after a 5-question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed. The knowledge assessment and survey can only be accessed once the program has been viewed.

Registration Information and Assistance

For registration assistance or any other questions, contact HSS Rehabilitation Professional education at hssrehabprofed@hss.edu.

Confirmations

All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

Refund Policy

Fees for cancellations are non-refundable. HSS reserves the right to cancel this course. In the unlikely event the course is canceled, HSS will issue a full refund of the registration fee, but will not be responsible for any other charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the course.

Please Note:

This program may be recorded, filmed or photographed. By attending this program, you give permission to Hospital for Special Surgery to use your voice and likeness for any purpose (promotional, educational, or other), in any medium, and without remuneration of any kind to you.