Ever miss an ACL tear?

You’re not the only one.

Unfortunately, the severity of many of acute knee injuries is often missed leading to ineffective treatment, management, and a high risk of reinjury and further damage for our patients. That’s why we created this online course – to help you improve the skills you already have.

Imagine being confident in what you’re feeling on your special tests

In this course, you’ll learn helpful tips you can apply to your practice immediately. Not only will you learn how to get better at your physical exam – you’ll learn key clues to look for to help you identify ACL injuries from your history alone. Improve your accuracy and start to confidently assess and manage patients with an acute ACL injury.
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Learn how to assess ACL injuries like a pro

This online course has been created for athletic therapists, athletic trainers, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and physicians who work or want to work in a clinical setting. Here are a few of the things you'll learn in this online course.

  • Key injury clues in a patient history that suggest an ACL tear

  • How patients describe an ACL tear

  • The benefits of a focused physical exam

  • Practical cues to improve your Lachman & Pivot Shift test

  • A better understanding of partial vs complete ACL tears

  • How to talk to your patients about their ACL injury

  • How to work with other healthcare providers to manage an ACL injury

ACL Injuries: Advance Your Clinical Assessment

Learn from an experienced clinician in the field on your own schedule. Course includes 3 hours of video content, 4 real-life case studies, 2 quizzes, and is eligible for CEUs.

Borrow our experience

While, proficiency does take time – we can guide you on how and what to practice to develop your skills as a therapist.

The ACL injuries course is taught by Meryl Wheeler: MEd, BKin., CAT(Ret.), NPE. An Athletic Therapist and Non-Physician Expert (NPE) in Acute Knee Injuries. She is also the coordinator of the Speciality Clinics at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre. Over the past 16 years Meryl has evaluated over 15,000 knees and has been directly involved in the training and mentoring of NPE’s and sport medicine fellowship candidates in the evaluation and management of acute knee injuries.
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" I have known Meryl for several years and worked closely with her in caring for many knee injured patients.  I know her to have excellent physical examination skills with acute knee injuries and is adept at management of this injury.  I have also seen her train colleagues to be effective co-workers.  As such, I trust not only her knowledge and expertise with the acutely injured knee, but also her ability to teach and mentor other therapists in their pursuit of advanced clinical skills. 

-  Dr. Willem Meeuwisse, Sport Medicine Physician


Course curriculum

3 hours of video content, 4 real life case studies, 2 quizzes, and course completion certificate.

    1. Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Getting the Most Out Of Your Course

    1. History - Key Factors

    2. Quiz 1: History Recap

    1. Introduction To The Physical Exam

    2. Lachman

    3. Learning How To Do The Lachman

      FREE PREVIEW

    4. Pivot Shift

    5. Anterior Drawer

    6. Additional Tests

    1. Diagnosis & Exceptional Cases

    1. Management & Patient Expectations

    1. Download the Case Studies

    2. Case Studies Review

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 16 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content
  • Learn on your own schedule

What Therapists Are Saying

Great course, immediate application to clinical practice

Thank you for creating this concise and comprehensive ACL course! A good reminder of the key points in the history and physical exam to focus on and a really nice breakdown and visuals of the special tests. ~ Lissa Fraser | Physiotherapist

Thanks for putting together something affordable that can also be applied to practice tomorrow.

I loved it. Thanks for putting together something affordable that can also be applied to practice tomorrow. I have had many conversations with physio friends over the years saying how many of us, when we are honest with ourselves, feel lost in what we are feeling with those special tests sometimes. We often don’t stop and hone in on/ improve the skills we already do have! ~ Physiotherapist

showing [the special tests] at different angles was really helpful

I really appreciated the explanations and videos of the special tests, and showing them at different angles was really helpful. I too have always performed a Lachman’s with my thigh under the patient’s knee (that’s how it was taught to me) and after this, it makes so much sense as to why not to do this!

It’s a great course packed with info!

Highly recommend this to anyone! It’s a great course packed with info! ~ Athletic Therapist

Don't miss another ACL injury.

Refresh your existing knowledge to identify and manage acute ACL injuries better - your patients will thank you for it.

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FAQs

  • Can I collect CEUs or continuing education credits for this?

    Yes. This course can be submitted to the Canadian Athletic Therapists' Association for CEUs. If you are physio, osteo, chiro or physician - you will need to check directly with your governing body.

  • Can I get a refund?

    Due to the digital nature of this course. Refunds are not available.

  • How long will this course take me?

    This course includes 3 hours of video content along with quizzes and case studies to complete. It typically takes 3-4 hours to complete.

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