ACL Rehabilitation: Criteria-Based Return to Sport

From post-op day one to the return-to-sport decision

Dr. Yasmine El-Sayed, DPTDPT, Cairo University
Advanced3.1 hours8 lessonsEnglishUpdated Jul 23, 2026

What you'll learn

  • Progress ACL patients using objective criteria, not calendar time
  • Build and run a defensible return-to-sport test battery
  • Screen psychological readiness alongside physical capacity

Curriculum

3 modules · 8 lessons · 3.1 total hours

Requirements

  • Solid knee anatomy and biomechanics foundation

Description

A criteria-based, phase-by-phase ACL rehabilitation course. You will learn how to progress a patient through each phase using objective criteria instead of calendar time, how to build quadriceps strength that actually holds up under testing, and how to run a return-to-sport test battery you can defend. Includes hop test tutorials, strength benchmarks, and psychological readiness screening.

Who this is for

  • Sports physiotherapists and rehab specialists

Instructor

Dr. Yasmine El-Sayed, DPT

DPT, Cairo University

12 years of experience

12+ years treating critically ill patients in ICU settings, specializing in early mobilization and ventilator weaning protocols.