Introduction

After ACL reconstruction, many athletes fail to return to their previous level of performance, and a significant proportion experience a second ACL injury. Neuromuscular control deficits commonly persist after surgery and may contribute to instability and re-injury. These challenges have driven the development of structured return-to-sport protocols and objective criteria to guide clearance decisions. This course covers the final phases of rehabilitation before returning to sport, including how to prepare athletes for the high demands of sport. It also addresses the psychological factors that influence recovery and the predictors of outcomes after ACL reconstruction.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• list at least five risk factors associated with ACL re-injury
• discuss the importance of return to sport testing in reducing ACL re-injury risk
• describe the key principles of late-stage rehabilitation and return to sport decision-making

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.2 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.