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presented by Kyle Matsel, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, CSCS and Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Financial: Phil Plisky receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. He is an equity partner in Functional Movement Systems.
Nonfinancial: Phil Plisky has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Financial: Kyle Matsel receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. He is a Functional Movement Systems instructor.
Nonfinancial: Kyle Matsel has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Kyle Matsel, PT, DPT, PhD, SCS, CSCS
Dr. Matsel is a tenured associate professor at the University of Evansville, where he teaches in the musculoskeletal content areas of the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville in 2011 and his PhD in rehabilitation sciences from the University of Kentucky in 2021.…
Read full bioPhil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Dr. Phil Plisky is a professor in the University of Evansville's Doctor of Physical Therapy and PhD in Health Professions Education programs. He is the host of the MedBridge Rehab and Performance Lab podcast and founder of the Coaches Club at PhilPlisky.com. Dr. Plisky's mission is to transform the rehabilitation and performance professions through education,…
Read full bio1. Introduction and Preoperative Visit
Restoring knee function prior to ACL reconstruction surgery is important to optimize rehabilitation and performance goals postoperatively. In this chapter, the learner is introduced to a high school athlete who recently tore his ACL and is preparing for surgery. After completion of this chapter, the learner will understand the importance of preoperative consultation to maximize knee function prior to surgery, establish rehabilitation expectations, and outline return-to-sport and discharge criteria.
2. Immediate Postoperative Phase: Visit 1
The immediate post-op period is critical for setting a high-quality foundation for knee function and performance. This chapter will include collaboration with the orthopedic surgeon regarding the treatment plan, and demonstration of important education, precautions, and interventions during the first postoperative week.
3. Immediate Postoperative Phase: Visit 1 Continued
Restoring the fundamental quad activation and assessing basic ability to control knee extension is essential for optimal outcomes after ACL reconstruction. This chapter provides specific strategies for examining and intervening in these fundamental but vital impairments.
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