William Chen (Physiotherapist) from HealthAide speaks to Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Kieran Richardson. Kieran is an expert in the management of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. He talks about the latest guidance on physiotherapy management and compares non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment options. In addition, Kieran outlines what every active individual or athlete, from recreational to professional, should be doing to minimise their risk of having an ACL injury.
Kieran Richardson:
Website: globalspecialistphysio.com/acl
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-ri...
Instagram: / global_specialist_physio
Content in this video is for informative purposes only and does not serve as medical advice. Please see your usual medical or healthcare practitioner for a review or further information, prior to starting any training regime or treatment plan.
(0:16) Introduction of Kieran
(1:13) What is an ACL and how does it get injured
(2:24) Non-surgical management of ACL injury
(3:15) Risk factors for ACL injury
(4:40) Importance of prevention program
(6:10) What does a prevention program include
(7:17) What to do if you injure your ACL?
(9:15) Who needs surgery and who doesn’t?
(11:33) How to minimise your risk of an ACL injury?
(12:44) Benefits of a prevention program
(13:52) Long term risks and arthritis
(14:51) Fear of re-injury
(17:33) Choosing surgery vs non-surgical management
(20:03) Kieran’s courses and contact