The QU PT Continuing Education Program is excited to offer an upcoming professional development opportunity on September 21st 8:30am-12:30pm.
Setting the Stage for Success: An Evidenced-Based Approach to Rehabilitation for Adolescents during the Acute Phase after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction will be presented in collaboration with CT Children's Medical Center. Adam Weaver, PT, DPT, Allison Crepeau, MD, William Marrone, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, and Mia Martinez, PT, DPT, CSCS, XPS, CFSC, FDN will share their wealth of knowledge and expertise on the topic.
The course will be a hands-on, lab based learning activity taking place in person on QU's North Haven campus.
Course Description:
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries affect more than 200,000 individuals in the United States each year, and the vast majority of these individuals will undergo anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). In the adolescent population, approximately 30% of individuals will suffer a second ACL injury. Current evidence suggests that recovery of symmetrical strength is not typically achieved and has been linked to altered biomechanics, osteoarthritis, and increased risk of re-injury. The immediate phase post-ACLR is a critical, yet often overlooked timeframe of the rehabilitation process. Clinicians should strive for appropriate range of motion, swelling control, and restoration of quadriceps activation. When these objectives are not met, the stage is set for suboptimal recovery and increased risk of future complications. This course will provide an evidence-based approach to discuss and prioritize how to create a foundation to utilize during the early months after ACLR.
Please register using the link below
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