The Physical Performance Show: Dr Kieran Richardson (FACP) ‘Conservative ACL Injury Management’
In episode 362 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation around ACL Injuries with Dr Kieran Richardson in this Expert Edition.
Dr Kieran Richardson is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist who advocates for physiotherapy rehabilitation to address ACL injuries. He completed the rigorous two-year specialist training program conferred by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2016. With a research-based, individualised approach, Kieran aims to achieve significant long-term outcomes. He has a keen interest in non-surgical ACL management, running national workshops and lectures on the subject. As the Director of Global Specialist Physio, Kieran shares his expertise online.
In this episode, we delve into the conservative management of ACL injuries, the what, why, and how of non-surgical ACL injury management.
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Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Definition of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Overview of ACL injuries
- Prognostics and considerations around knee osteoarthritis following an ACL rupture
- Various treatment options for ACL injuries
- Returning to sport after an ACL injury
- Rehabilitation methods without surgery
