Have you had an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury and have questions about the reconstructive surgery? Do you want a comprehensive rehabilitation program to maximise your recovery?
Prepared by: Daniella Kittel
Improving your understanding of ACL reconstruction and providing a complete program for a successful rehabilitation.
Do you want to maximise the function gained from your rehabilitation? Do you find that you have questions about ACL injury, surgery and rehabilitation?
- Rehabilitation after an ACL reconstruction is a lengthy process. This can be daunting without an established plan of the short term goals needed to reach long term goals.
- You can feel in control of your rehabilitation when you have a good knowledge of what you should do and why.
By having an up to date and comprehensive understanding of ACL rehabilitation you will be able to achieve the best results from your rehabilitation.
What this e-book can do for you…
- Give an understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee joint
- Provide an understanding and appreciation of what ACL reconstruction surgery involves
- Have an all you need to know comprehensive guide to ACL rehabilitation with exercises and progressions
- Enhance your rehabilitation program with up to date information and all the important details
Included in this e-book is…
- Knee anatomy
- ACL injury
- Reasons for ACL surgery
- Pro-operative advice and planning
- Operation procedure
- Acute inpatient rehabilitation (Week 1)
- Early outpatient rehabilitation (Weeks 2–4)
- Hydrotherapy rehabilitation program
- Early rehabilitation (Weeks 4–12)
- Mid-stage rehabilitation (Months 3–5)
- End-stage rehabilitation (Beyond 5 months)
- Return to sport
Who should use this e-book…
Anyone who has had an ACL injury or reconstruction surgery and requires rehabilitation would benefit from this e-book. By having a clear understanding of the anatomy of their knee, what the reconstruction operation involves and where a rehabilitation program can take you, you will be empowered to make the most out of your knee’s rehabilitation.
Therapists should refer to this e-book as a guide to their ACL reconstruction rehabilitation in consultation with clients so they are able to set common goals and programs to achieve them. Therapists can provide their clients with a guide to their rehabilitation complete with demonstrative photos and exercise explanations. Of course, the program is able to be modified to your client’s individual needs.
The ACL reconstruction e-book can be used to train other care staff so that they can confidently assist clients in their rehabilitation program with the aid of informative photos and descriptions.
We realise that by just reading this book you are not going to be proficient in all aspects of ACL rehabilitation. Practical training by a specialist physiotherapist or occupational therapist is always recommended. Wellness & Lifestyles Australia can provide you with these therapists if needed. The book should only be used as a resource document following some interactive training. E-learning modules by W&L are also available.
Non members can also buy this e-book as an individual product.
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