A Physical Therapist's Roadmap for Navigating the Complexities of Quadriceps Dysfunction After ACL Reconstruction
Description
Description: This course covers the complexities of quadriceps dysfunction following ACL reconstruction, guiding participants through the entire rehabilitation journey from initial injury to the late-stage return-to-sport phase. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the pathophysiology and potential causes of quadriceps muscle inhibition post-ACL injury and reconstruction, effective techniques for addressing early-stage quadriceps muscle inhibition with a special focus on the benefits of neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and strategies to enhance rehabilitation sessions to maximize quadriceps muscle hypertrophy, strength, and rate of force development. By the end of this lecture, participants will be equipped with a detailed roadmap to effectively manage quadriceps dysfunction and optimize patient outcomes after ACL reconstruction.
Objectives:
1. Attendees will better understand the pathophysiology and potential causes of quadriceps muscle inhibition following ACL injury and reconstruction.
2. Attendees will learn effective techniques for addressing early-stage quadriceps muscle inhibition.
3. Attendees will be able to prescribe appropriate exercises aimed at developing specific qualities of quadriceps muscle performance (e.g., hypertrophy, strength, and rate of force development).
About The Speaker(s)
Megan Graham is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a PhD candidate in Exercise Science at the University of Kentucky. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at UK in 2015 and subsequently pursued a sports residency at Houston Methodist Sugar Land, finishing in 2016. Megan then served as a sports physical therapist at Texas Children's Hospital, where she also took on the role of sports residency mentor and coordinator. In 2021, she returned to the University of Kentucky to advance her research in ACL rehabilitation through her PhD studies. Megan also currently works part-time with the Performance Science Department at UK, focusing on the application of technology for return-to-sport and performance testing for the men's football team.
