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Activity Steps

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Description

The review discusses postoperative rehabilitation, including home-based and supervised rehabilitation, open and closed kinetic chain exercises, eccentric and concentric training, blood flow restriction training, and plyometric training. Neuromuscular training, such as electrical stimulation and control exercises, is considered crucial in rehabilitation.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Compare the effectiveness of home-based rehabilitation (HBR) and supervised rehabilitation (SR) for patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
  2. Identify benefits and drawbacks of strength training protocols for patients after ACLR.
  3. Identify patient improvements reported in the literature from the use of neuromuscular training following ACLR.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will demonstrate knowledge of rehabilitation protocols related to strength and neuromuscular training following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by achieving a passing score on the posttest.

Disclosures

The author and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.

Price: FREE

Credits:

  • OPTA 1.0 CH
  • TPTA 1.5 CH
  • LPTB 1.0 CH

The Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) has approved this activity for continuing education in Ohio. OPTA Approval # 25S2505.

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for1.5 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Course Approval #80713.

The following course was reviewed by the board and awarded 1.0 contact hours for 2025.

Planner
Professions: Physical Therapist
Test Code: ON0524C-PT
Published: May/Jun 2024
Expires: 9/8/2026
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Fang Yu, BD; Li-En Xiao, BD; Tao Wang, PhD; Yong Hu, PhD; Jun Xiao, PhD
Categories: Rehabilitation , Surgery
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Physical Rehabilitation, Surgery