ASHI Webinar August 2023

Course overview

Hour 1 Be aware of the complications and adverse events after ACL reconstruction. Appraise the latest research in terms of common and uncommon complications/adverse events. Identify risk factors for the various complications. Hour 2 Describe the evaluation and assessment elements needed to identify the various complications. Based on the evaluation/assessment data, identify and address intervention strategies for each of the complications/adverse events. Hour 3 Appraise the latest research in terms of the incidence of ACL tears and re-tears. Identify the factors associated with higher ACL tear and re-tear rates based on gender and age. Describe the importance of "Prehabilitation" programs and their significance on outcomes. Analyze the reasons why non-contact knee injuries are the bulk of the problem while listing the biomechanical reasons why non-contact injuries are more prevalent. Discuss the objectives of early Phase 1 and Phase 2 rehabilitation protocols while outlining the criteria to be achieved for satisfactory transition from one phase to the next. Hour 4 List the objectives of Phase 3 of the rehabilitation protocol and be able to identify potential common faulty movement patterns and compensatory strategies. Assess, identify, and address potential limitations in mobility and stability of key core and lower extremity body regions to normalize faulty movement patterns and compensatory strategies. List the objectives for phase 4 of the rehabilitation protocol and provide examples of the higher-level movement patterns and compound strengthening exercises incorporated into the program. Identify the four common motor performance/neuromuscular imbalances associated with jumping and landing resulting in increased risk. Describe the identifiable and modifiable risk factors associated with knee injuries and understand how to correct them via exercise and training. Recognize the criteria associated with the Return to Sports phase of the rehabilitation program.