ACL Rehabilitation: A Comprehensive Guide
Rehabilitation following an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury presents a significant challenge as this condition can have multiple impacts.
Firstly, the duration of rehabilitation is a challenge in itself. Such an injury can also put an end to our favorite sports activities and may even end a career requiring a higher level of performance.
Secondly, the longer-term consequences are also significant, such as early osteoarthritis, a change to a more sedentary lifestyle, or a higher risk of another injury.
Despite the high number of studies on the subject, there is no consensus on optimal rehabilitation or the tests to be performed to facilitate a return to activities with minimal risk. Different rehabilitation protocols abound, as do exercise programs.
So how do you navigate this jumble of information?
Based on theoretical concepts and a good dose of experience, this training sheds light on our knowledge of the subject, shares our practices, and conceptualizes an approach to provide adapted and individualized care until the return to activities.
Eligibility
All therapists in charge of rehabilitation of an ACL injury (physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians, kinesiologists, osteopaths, chiropractors, physicians)
Prerequisites
Training in health sciences
General Objectives
Update theoretical knowledge about ACL ruptures
Understand the basic steps to follow throughout the rehabilitation process
Be able to adapt to the individual with this injury and modify the protocol
Specific objectives
Know the risk factors for an ACL injury
Be able to assess ligament stability
Adequately plan the different interventions according to the stage of healing and the associated objectives
Assess the ability to return to activities
Dress code
Theoretical and practical course, so wear sneakers, shorts or leggings.
Language of the training
This training is offered in French.
This training provides 7 hours of continuing education credits.
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