OVERVIEW

# 7144 New Concepts in ACL Rehabilitation is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
This course looks at considerations for improving rehabilitation following ACL surgical repair. The course discusses surgical intervention, assessment, eccentric loading concepts in remodeling collagen fibers. In addition the course will cover techniques to improving the three balance systems somatosensory, oculomotor and dynamic vision. An emphasis on reduced pain during treatment will be discussed.

The course will also cover promotion of increasing knee flexion angles to facilitate hamstring control of anterior shearing forces, and strengthening the posterior lateral hip muscles which help to enhance dynamic balance. Instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level).

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Understand the different somato-sensory and Ocular motor balance systems and how they can reduce the risk of re-tearing ACL.
Identify the risk factors In rehabilitation related to ACL tears.
Identify exercises that are important to the rehab of post rehab ACL.
Avoid certain exercises that put more strain to the ACL.
Identify the benefits of eccentric loading exercise.
Identify the anterior shearing forces to the ACL – open /closed chain exercises.
Identify hip strength of the posterior lateral hip muscles and understand the importance of these muscle groups

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is a 3-hour course equivalent to 3 CEU’s or 0.3 CEUs offered as a live webinar or self-study.

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Physical Therapy Board of California. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification a state.

ATC CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 3 Category A hours/CEU’s.

3 Hours

3 CEU’s

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy AssistantsAthletic Trainers

SPECIALITIES

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.