Lesson 1Interpretation an clinical reasoning: integratin findins to plan prehab, immediate priorities, an referralsDis section explain how fi synthesize subjective an objective findins into a clear problem list, set short-term priorities, decide pon prehab focus, an determine when fi refer urgent to orthopedic or medical specialists quick-quick.
Formulating a prioritized problem listLinking findings to tissue irritabilitySetting early functional and pain goalsDeciding on prehabilitation focus areasCriteria for urgent orthopedic referralCommunicating the plan to the athleteLesson 2Subjective history: mechanism, onset, prior injuries, sports demands, lockin/instability, pain pattern, swellin timeline, footwear an playin surfaceDis section outline how fi tek a focused subjective history fi acute ACL injury, explorin mechanism, onset, previous injuries, sport demands, instability, pain an swellin patterns, footwear, an surface factors to inform risk profile an rehab plannin proper.
Clarifying injury mechanism and onsetPrevious knee injuries and surgeriesSport, position, and seasonal demandsInstability, locking, and giving-way historyPain location, intensity, and irritabilitySwelling onset, footwear, and surface detailsLesson 3Range of motion an joint mobility testin: active/passive knee flexion-extension, hamstring/quad length tests, patellofemoral mobilityDis section explain how fi assess active an passive knee range of motion, patellofemoral mobility, an key muscle length tests, while respectin irritability an protection, to identify motion loss patterns an guide early manual therapy an exercise choices.
Active and passive knee flexion testingActive and passive knee extension testingHamstring length and neural tension testsQuadriceps length and prone knee bendPatellofemoral glide and tilt assessmentDocumenting motion loss and end-feelLesson 4Strength an muscle activation assessment: isometric quad/hamstring testin, single-leg rise, calf an hip strength screenDis section cover practical methods fi assess quadriceps, hamstring, calf, an hip strength afta acute ACL injury, emphasizin safe isometric testin, limb symmetry, activation failure, an how fi use findins to guide early loadin an protection strategies.
Safe isometric quadriceps testingHamstring strength and co-contractionSingle-leg rise and endurance measuresHip abductor and external rotator screenCalf strength and heel-rise assessmentIdentifying arthrogenic muscle inhibitionLesson 5Objective inspection an palpation: swellin quantification, joint effusion tests, wound/incision check, gait an limb alignment observationsDis section focus pon systematic inspection an palpation of di injured limb, includin swellin gradin, effusion tests, wound or incision review, an observation of gait an alignment to detect complications an guide protection an compression strategies.
Visual inspection and swelling gradingPatellar tap and sweep tests for effusionPalpation of joint line and periarticular tissuesAssessment of surgical wounds or incisionsGait pattern and weight-bearing toleranceStatic limb alignment and posture reviewLesson 6Stability an ligament tests: Lachman test, anterior drawer, pivot shift basics, collateral ligament screeninDis section detail safe performance an interpretation of ACL an collateral ligament tests, includin Lachman, anterior drawer, an pivot shift basics, emphasizin timin, guardin, an how fi integrate findins wid imaginin an overall clinical picture.
Principles of acute ligament testingLachman test technique and gradingAnterior drawer test performanceScreening medial and lateral collateralsBasics of pivot shift in acute settingsIntegrating laxity with imaging findingsLesson 7Functional an sport-specific observation: single-leg balance, step-down, squattin symmetry, stair negotiationDis section detail how fi observe functional tasks relevant to sport, includin single-leg balance an squattin, to identify compensations, asymmetries, an movement strategies dat inform load tolerance, neuromuscular control, an early rehab targets.
Single-leg balance and postural controlStep-down mechanics and dynamic valgusSquat depth, symmetry, and weight shiftStair negotiation and gait transitionsSport-specific stance and cutting patternsVideo analysis for movement feedbackLesson 8Outcome measures an baseline patient-reported tools: IKDC, KOOS, Tegner activity scale, visual analog scale fi painDis section introduce validated outcome measures fi ACL injury, includin IKDC, KOOS, Tegner, an pain scales, an explain how fi select, administer, an interpret dem to establish baselines, track progress, an support shared decision-makin.
Selecting appropriate knee outcome toolsAdministering IKDC and scoring basicsUsing KOOS subscales in acute ACL careTegner activity scale and sport demandsVisual analog and numeric pain scalesTracking change and minimal important differenceLesson 9Red flags an medical screenin: vascular compromise, compartment syndrome, infection signs, fracture suspicion, neurovascular deficitsDis section teach recognition of red flags in acute knee trauma, includin vascular compromise, suspected fracture, compartment syndrome, infection, an significant neurovascular deficits, an define clear pathways fi urgent referral an emergency action.
Screening for vascular compromiseRecognizing acute compartment syndromeFracture suspicion and Ottawa knee rulesInfection signs after trauma or surgeryNeurovascular deficit assessmentCriteria for emergency referral pathways
