Periodized ACL Program: The Fundamentals (Module 1)
Description
Periodization programs for anterior cruciate ligament or ACL pathology within the rehabilitative and performance fields are desperately needed, but standardization and implementation are everywhere and really only hypothetical at this point. Through this course I want to teach, educate and improve upon what are the current outcomes for this pathology while demonstrating in video format progressively graded exercise that is periodized to best meet the demands of most field athletes who are status post ACL repair or reconstruction for return to sport. This course strives to educate providers within the sports medicine team on how to bridge the gap from the clinic to the field while utilizing and applying the best current research in rehabilitating patients' who are status post ACL repair or reconstruction back to their pre-injury performance levels. Module 1 of this course seeks to accomplish this goal by detailing the best evidence-based practices for athletes during their initial 8 weeks from their date of surgery.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 8.75 | ||
| APTA Kentucky | 8.75 | ||
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 8.75 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 8.75 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 8.75 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 8.75 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 8.75 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 8.75 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 8.75 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 8.75 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 8.75 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 8.75 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 8.75 |
Learning Objectives
- The ability to summarize current concepts surrounding ACL injury and outcome epidemiology.
- The capability to identify commonly experienced pitfalls that patients during the rehabilitation process who are status post ACL repair or reconstruction encounter.
- The capacity to identify potential opportunities for different members of the patient care team to interject their expertise while carrying out their professional responsibilities within their designated scope(s) of practice.
- The ability to develop a hypothetical model for the initial 8 weeks of the ACL rehabilitation process for a patient with regards to progressive exercise variability for normalization of their active and passive range of motion.
- Proficiency in developing a hypothetical model for the initial 8 weeks of the ACL rehabilitation process for a patient with regards to progressive exercise variability for normalization of their ambulation mechanics on both even and uneven ground and when ascending or descending stairs.
- The competence to write a hypothetical model for the initial 8 weeks of the ACL rehabilitation process for a patient with regards to progressive exercise variability for maintenance of a patient’s cardiorespiratory fitness and the re-patterning of their running and sprinting mechanics.
- The aptitude to construct logical progressive and regressive movement sequences for variations of the major squatting, lunging and hinging movement patterns during the initial 8 weeks of the ACL rehabilitation process for a patient.
- The capacity for programming interventions of different frequencies, intensities, and types that use graded movements comprised of varying tempos and muscle lengths for restoration of normal quadricep function to patients within the initial 8 weeks of their AC rehabilitation.
- The ability to verbalize the clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills needed to justify and modify exercise interventions to facilitate the achievement of a patients needs and goals pertaining to movement variability that are status post ACL reconstruction or repair.
Course Content
| Chapter 1: Program Introduction | Module | ||
| Chapter 2: Rehab for Training Weeks 1-8 | Module | ||
| Conclusion | Module | ||
| Course Evaluation | Module |
Ian Wright, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS
Being involved in athletics his entire life, Ian Wright boasts an impressive educational background and a wealth of experience in shaping the lives of athletes across various levels.
Ian's academic journey commenced at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree while majoring in Exercise Science Education in 2015. Following his academic success, Ian delved into the practical aspects of strength and conditioning during his time interning at Donskov Strength and Conditioning where he gained the hands-on experience of coaching and directing team workouts for AAA hockey teams. Additionally, during this period of time Ian was also working as a full-time member of the strength and conditioning staff in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here, he directed team workouts and small group sessions for both injured and healthy scratch players on a daily basis. His contributions extended to designing in-season and off-season athletic development training programs in collaboration with the head strength and conditioning coach. Ian also played a vital role in developing and implementing training protocols during this time for the rehabilitation of injured athletes, working closely with team physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Realizing his limitations in providing comprehensive rehabilitation and athletic development services to the athletes he served in the NHL, Ian ultimately decided to continue his educational pursuits at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. This decision culminated with him completing his graduate studies and earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018.
Now armed with a solid foundation educationally in both the movement and rehabilitation sciences, Ian embarked next to working at True Sports Physical Therapy where he trained and rehabilitated high school, college, and professional athletes from a variety of sports while collaborating with the strength and conditioning coaches from Sweat Performance. It was during this period of time where Ian’s eyes were opened to the scope of strength and conditioning as he discovered new training philosophies and methodologies in enhancing athletes’ physical preparation when returning them back to sport after injury. This fact was highlighted again in that he was privileged enough to assist in the rehabilitation of various NFL players from the Ravens, Jets, and Browns during their off-season preparation, and it was at this point where he was taught from their respective skill coaches their linear, curvilinear, change of direction, agility, and overall approaches to field work in general.
Ultimately, Ian left the Baltimore area in 2019 in order to follow his wife down to Dallas, Texas so that she could complete her general surgery residency. This led to Ian landing a pediatric sports physical therapist position with the world-renowned Scottish Rite Hospital. Based at the Frisco location, Ian worked exclusively with pediatric and adolescent athletes and he was afforded the opportunity to work with and rehabilitate athletes of all different sports and sporting positions from here. These opportunities led to Ian building numerous partnerships within the local community. Most notably during this time, Ian was also serving as a part-time strength and conditioning coach at Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. Here, he was responsible for the offseason, pre-season and in-season design, implementation, and training of various sports teams, including the school’s football, women’s soccer, women’s tennis, men’s lacrosse, JV baseball and track and field teams. Ultimately, due to his skills as both a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach, Ian ended up brokering a partnership between Greenhill School and Scottish Rite Hospital, as Scottish Rite Hospital became the preferred medical provider to Greenhill School. Additionally, during this time, Ian became promoted from a pediatric sport’s physical therapist to the Bridge Program Coordinator at Scottish Rite Hospital. In this role, Ian became responsible for customizing training in a specialized manner to athletes after their allotted physical therapy plans of care expired. Most of these athletes were unable to return to sport safely in the eyes of their supervising physical therapist, so it was Ian’s responsibility to design, facilitate, and implement performance training in small, medium, and large group settings for those pediatric and adolescent patients as they attempted to transition back to return to play and/or sport.
This Bridge Program initially was meant to compliment the traditional sports physical therapy approach at Scottish Rite Hospital. However, the program itself eventually rivaled the sports physical therapy division as Scottish Rite Hospital within 1 year of its inception as participants after returning back to sport ended up re-enrolling month over month so that they could prepare and ultimately progress to the next level within their chosen sport. Overall, Ian thrived in this new position and grew this program from a staff of just himself initially, to a program of that of 200+ athletes with over 450 monthly visits after only one year. He also during this time hired, trained, and on-boarded two additional strength and conditioning coaches onto his team in order to assist him with returning athletes of a variety of different diagnoses and injury pathologies back to their respective sports. The program at its peak grew so large that it rivaled the Bridge Programs offered by Andrews Institute and Children’s Health, which were powered by EXOS.
Upon learning of his wife’s orders to be stationed in Hawaii so that she could serve her country, Ian next accepted a contract position in 2022 to work at the Human Performance and Rehabilitation Center located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Within one short year of his initial start date, Ian was promoted to the civilian medical director position for physical therapy for the 15th Medical Group. Here he continues to innovate as demonstrated by his uncanny ability with both outreach and program development. Notable programs that he has designed and implemented at Hickam Air Force Base with regards to improving Airmen’s fitness, health, and performance include: Low Back Pain Classes, Reconditioning Classes, Barbell Medicine Classes, and Running Clinics. Notable squadrons that he has performed outreach for with regards to manual clinics, rehabilitation, and high performance include the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron and associated TACP Airmen, the 19th and 199th Fighter Squadrons, PACAF, and USINDOPACOM.
Over the course of the last decade, Ian has received numerous certifications with regards to his endeavors within both the professions of physical and strength and conditioning. In addition to holding his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Ian is also Board certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) and as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Ian is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Finally, Ian is also United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 Sports Performance Coach Certified as well.
Relevant publications and presentations that Ian has been a part of in the last 5 years include the following: “Models of Care Delivery for Patients with Parkinson Disease Living in Rural Areas” Family and Community Health Journal in 2019, Co-Presenter of “The Emergence of S&C in Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary Model” at the Texas State Clinic for NSCA in 2020, “Leading Athletes to Improved Performance after ACL Reconstruction” for FYTT Webinars in 2023, and finally, “Periodization in ACL Rehab: An Overview” for Allied Health Education in 2024. When not helping individuals of all ages reach their peak performance within their sport or activity of choice through his online fitness and wellness company Competitive Advantage Athletics LLC, Ian enjoys the activities of hiking, powerlifting and walking his dog along the Hawaiian coastline.
Being involved in athletics his entire life, Ian Wright boasts an impressive educational background and a wealth of experience in shaping the lives of athletes across various levels.
Ian's academic journey commenced at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree while majoring in Exercise Science Education in 2015. Following his academic success, Ian delved into the practical aspects of strength and conditioning during his time interning at Donskov Strength and Conditioning where he gained the hands-on experience of coaching and directing team workouts for AAA hockey teams. Additionally, during this period of time Ian was also working as a full-time member of the strength and conditioning staff in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here, he directed team workouts and small group sessions for both injured and healthy scratch players on a daily basis. His contributions extended to designing in-season and off-season athletic development training programs in collaboration with the head strength and conditioning coach. Ian also played a vital role in developing and implementing training protocols during this time for the rehabilitation of injured athletes, working closely with team physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Realizing his limitations in providing comprehensive rehabilitation and athletic development services to the athletes he served in the NHL, Ian ultimately decided to continue his educational pursuits at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. This decision culminated with him completing his graduate studies and earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018.
Now armed with a solid foundation educationally in both the movement and rehabilitation sciences, Ian embarked next to working at True Sports Physical Therapy where he trained and rehabilitated high school, college, and professional athletes from a variety of sports while collaborating with the strength and conditioning coaches from Sweat Performance. It was during this period of time where Ian’s eyes were opened to the scope of strength and conditioning as he discovered new training philosophies and methodologies in enhancing athletes’ physical preparation when returning them back to sport after injury. This fact was highlighted again in that he was privileged enough to assist in the rehabilitation of various NFL players from the Ravens, Jets, and Browns during their off-season preparation, and it was at this point where he was taught from their respective skill coaches their linear, curvilinear, change of direction, agility, and overall approaches to field work in general.
Ultimately, Ian left the Baltimore area in 2019 in order to follow his wife down to Dallas, Texas so that she could complete her general surgery residency. This led to Ian landing a pediatric sports physical therapist position with the world-renowned Scottish Rite Hospital. Based at the Frisco location, Ian worked exclusively with pediatric and adolescent athletes and he was afforded the opportunity to work with and rehabilitate athletes of all different sports and sporting positions from here. These opportunities led to Ian building numerous partnerships within the local community. Most notably during this time, Ian was also serving as a part-time strength and conditioning coach at Greenhill School in Addison, Texas. Here, he was responsible for the offseason, pre-season and in-season design, implementation, and training of various sports teams, including the school’s football, women’s soccer, women’s tennis, men’s lacrosse, JV baseball and track and field teams. Ultimately, due to his skills as both a physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach, Ian ended up brokering a partnership between Greenhill School and Scottish Rite Hospital, as Scottish Rite Hospital became the preferred medical provider to Greenhill School. Additionally, during this time, Ian became promoted from a pediatric sport’s physical therapist to the Bridge Program Coordinator at Scottish Rite Hospital. In this role, Ian became responsible for customizing training in a specialized manner to athletes after their allotted physical therapy plans of care expired. Most of these athletes were unable to return to sport safely in the eyes of their supervising physical therapist, so it was Ian’s responsibility to design, facilitate, and implement performance training in small, medium, and large group settings for those pediatric and adolescent patients as they attempted to transition back to return to play and/or sport.
This Bridge Program initially was meant to compliment the traditional sports physical therapy approach at Scottish Rite Hospital. However, the program itself eventually rivaled the sports physical therapy division as Scottish Rite Hospital within 1 year of its inception as participants after returning back to sport ended up re-enrolling month over month so that they could prepare and ultimately progress to the next level within their chosen sport. Overall, Ian thrived in this new position and grew this program from a staff of just himself initially, to a program of that of 200+ athletes with over 450 monthly visits after only one year. He also during this time hired, trained, and on-boarded two additional strength and conditioning coaches onto his team in order to assist him with returning athletes of a variety of different diagnoses and injury pathologies back to their respective sports. The program at its peak grew so large that it rivaled the Bridge Programs offered by Andrews Institute and Children’s Health, which were powered by EXOS.
Upon learning of his wife’s orders to be stationed in Hawaii so that she could serve her country, Ian next accepted a contract position in 2022 to work at the Human Performance and Rehabilitation Center located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Within one short year of his initial start date, Ian was promoted to the civilian medical director position for physical therapy for the 15th Medical Group. Here he continues to innovate as demonstrated by his uncanny ability with both outreach and program development. Notable programs that he has designed and implemented at Hickam Air Force Base with regards to improving Airmen’s fitness, health, and performance include: Low Back Pain Classes, Reconditioning Classes, Barbell Medicine Classes, and Running Clinics. Notable squadrons that he has performed outreach for with regards to manual clinics, rehabilitation, and high performance include the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron and associated TACP Airmen, the 19th and 199th Fighter Squadrons, PACAF, and USINDOPACOM.
Over the course of the last decade, Ian has received numerous certifications with regards to his endeavors within both the professions of physical and strength and conditioning. In addition to holding his Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Ian is also Board certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) and as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Ian is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Finally, Ian is also United States of America Weightlifting (USAW) Level 1 Sports Performance Coach Certified as well.
Relevant publications and presentations that Ian has been a part of in the last 5 years include the following: “Models of Care Delivery for Patients with Parkinson Disease Living in Rural Areas” Family and Community Health Journal in 2019, Co-Presenter of “The Emergence of S&C in Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary Model” at the Texas State Clinic for NSCA in 2020, “Leading Athletes to Improved Performance after ACL Reconstruction” for FYTT Webinars in 2023, and finally, “Periodization in ACL Rehab: An Overview” for Allied Health Education in 2024. When not helping individuals of all ages reach their peak performance within their sport or activity of choice through his online fitness and wellness company Competitive Advantage Athletics LLC, Ian enjoys the activities of hiking, powerlifting and walking his dog along the Hawaiian coastline.