ACL Rehabilitation: Overcoming Kinesiophobia and Returning to Sport

Help athletes overcome fear of movement and return to sport with greater confidence after ACL reconstruction. This focused, 1-hour online course is taught by Robert A. Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS, and is designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation professionals. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Explain how kinesiophobia and fear of reinjury can limit ACL rehabilitation outcomes. • Apply practical strategies that build athlete confidence and improve force acceptance. • Use the healing continuum to guide safe, progressive return-to-sport decisions. • Identify the physical qualities athletes need to regain high-level function. COURSE FORMAT • Self-paced online learning • Approximately 1 hour • 3 course steps • Completion certificate included • $110 USD This concise course gives clinicians practical, evidence-based ideas they can apply immediately when progressing athletes from rehabilitation to sport. Qualifies for up to 1 continuing education hour for PT/PTA/ATC. Verify eligibility for your license and jurisdiction.