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Instructional Level: Beginner

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Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Identify and describe the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and key surrounding structures including how they contribute to knee arthrokinematics;
  • Discuss the typical mechanism of injury, clinical course, and risk factors associated with ACL injury;
  • Apply a comprehensive clinical examination to develop a specific diagnosis for patients with a suspected ACL injury;

Hour 2

  • Describe the diagnostic strategies, management plans, and classification of patients with ACL injury;
  • Formulate a rehabilitation program using clinical strategies and evidence-based interventions after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction
  • Explain the functional and clinical outcomes after ACL injury and reconstruction.

Authors

Jacob J. Capin
Zakariya H. Nawasreh
David S. Logerstedt

ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach

ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach

2 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be devastating. Approximately 250,000 ACL injuries occur annually in the United States and ACL injury rates are rising, particularly among young individuals involved in jumping, cutting, and pivoting sports (Frank & Jackson, 1997; Griffin et al., 2000; Majewski, Susanne, & Klaus, 2006). ACL injuries typically result in substantial short-term physical impairments and long-term joint morbidity including a high risk for subsequent injury and early, post-traumatic osteoarthritis. The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with an overview of the etiology and risk factors of isolated ACL injury; to discuss pertinent clinical examination, classification, and prognosis after ACL injury and reconstruction; and to review interventions relevant to successful outcomes after injury or surgery.

Full Course Description
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be devastating. Approximately 250,000 ACL injuries occur annually in the United States and ACL injury rates are rising, particularly among young individuals involved in jumping, cutting, and pivoting sports (Frank & Jackson, 1997; Griffin et al., 2000; Majewski, Susanne, & Klaus, 2006). ACL injuries typically result in substantial short-term physical impairments and long-term joint morbidity including a high risk for subsequent injury and early, post-traumatic osteoarthritis. The...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Given the modifications and advancements in ACL surgical procedures and the proliferation of research on interventions and outcomes, many clinicians find it difficult to keep apprised of the latest evidence and integrate this new information into their clinical practice. Decisions regarding which patients are appropriate for non-operative management of an ACL-deficient knee, how to safely progress patients through a criterion-based guideline, and when to provide recommendations for a safe return back to sports after ACL injury or reconstruction are challenging. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will be able to use the knowledge and skills outlined in this course with their patients after ACL injury or surgery to maximize patients’ responses to exercise at their current functional level while minimizing risk of injury to the healing tissue(s).

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify and describe the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and key surrounding structures including how they contribute to knee arthrokinematics;
  2. Discuss the typical mechanism of injury, clinical course, and risk factors associated with ACL injury;
  3. Apply a comprehensive clinical examination to develop a specific diagnosis for patients with a suspected ACL injury;
  4. Describe the diagnostic strategies, management plans, and classification of patients with ACL injury;
  5. Formulate a rehabilitation program using clinical strategies and evidence-based interventions after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction
  6. Explain the functional and clinical outcomes after ACL injury and reconstruction.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Given the modifications and advancements in ACL surgical procedures and the proliferation of research on interventions and outcomes, many clinicians find it difficult to keep apprised of the latest evidence and integrate this new information into their clinical practice. Decisions regarding which patients are appropriate for non-operative management of an ACL-deficient knee, how to safely progress patients through a criterion-based guideline, and when to provide recommendations for a safe return back to sports after ACL injury or reconstruction are challenging. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will be able to use the knowledge and skills outlined in this course with their patients after ACL injury or surgery to maximize patients’ responses to exercise at their current functional level while minimizing risk of injury to the healing tissue(s).

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify and describe the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and key surrounding structures including how they contribute to knee arthrokinematics;
  2. Discuss the typical mechanism of injury, clinical course, and risk factors associated with ACL injury;
  3. Apply a comprehensive clinical examination to develop a specific diagnosis for patients with a suspected ACL injury;
  4. Describe the diagnostic strategies, management plans, and classification of patients with ACL injury;
  5. Formulate a rehabilitation program using clinical strategies and evidence-based interventions after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction
  6. Explain the functional and clinical outcomes after ACL injury and reconstruction.

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Jacob Capin is employed by Marquette University and receives a salary. Zakariya H. Nawasreh is employed by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Jordan Univeristy of Science and Technology and receives a salary. David S. Logerstedt is employed by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and receives a salary. All contributors receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased 

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Jacob Capin is employed by Marquette University and receives a salary. Zakariya H. Nawasreh is employed by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Jordan Univeristy of Science and Technology and receives a salary. David S. Logerstedt is employed by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and receives a salary. All contributors receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.