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ACL INJURIES:
FROM ASSESSMENT TO REHAB & RETURN TO PLAY
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ACL injuries can feel overwhelming to manage. From making accurate diagnoses and knowing when to recommend imaging or consults, to tracking progress and recognizing red flags when things aren’t on track, the path to recovery can be complex. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence to handle ACL injuries and post-surgical care with clarity and precision.
Date: January 25 & 26, 2025
Time: 8 AM – 4 PM
Location: The Bridge – South Edmonton
Cost: FREE
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Celebrating 40 Years by Giving Back
As we step into 2025, we’re excited to celebrate a significant milestone—40 years in business. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our team members and clients who have believed in our vision. Your trust and collaboration have been the driving force behind our success, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
To celebrate and show our heartfelt appreciation, we’re offering all 2025 BRIDGE Continuing Education Courses at no cost. This is our way of giving back—sharing the knowledge, mentorship, and expertise that we’ve been privileged to gain over four decades.
As the costs for continuing education continue to rise and become more and more inaccessible, we want to remove barriers to learning and re-focus on what really matters: building better outcomes for clients all across our communities.
Course Modules
Assessment
Develop confidence in evaluating ACL injuries and post-surgical knees using practical, hands-on assessment techniques. Learn how to identify key clinical markers, assess functional movement, and gather the critical data needed to create effective treatment plans. This section ensures you have a solid foundation to start every patient’s ACL rehab journey.
Rehabilitation
Get an in-depth look at our KNEEFIT Criterion-Based Protocol, a progressive framework for managing ACL recovery step by step. From early-stage pain management and mobility work to advanced strength and neuromuscular training, this section equips you to guide patients seamlessly through every phase of their rehabilitation.
Return-to-Sport
Master the final and most critical stage of ACL recovery: safely transitioning patients back to full activity and sport. Learn how to apply objective testing, performance benchmarks, and sport-specific progressions to ensure a confident return to play, minimizing re-injury risk and maximizing long-term success.
Your ACL Rehab Mentors
Doug Gilroy has been a trailblazer in sports physiotherapy for nearly four decades. In 1985, he founded Sherwood Park Sports Physiotherapy to create a multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Centre focused on treating athletic injuries. That vision grew further in 2015 with the opening of The Bridge—a groundbreaking facility offering not just treatments but comprehensive movement and return-to-sport training.
Doug’s philosophy has always been to think differently, challenge the norm, and deliver the best care possible. His innovative approach is at the heart of The Bridge’s KNEEFIT ACL Protocol, equipping practitioners with evidence-based strategies to guide patients through injury recovery and back to the activities they love.
Melissa Prokop brings a wealth of expertise and personal passion to ACL rehabilitation. With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Lethbridge and a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, she combines academic excellence with real-world experience.
Melissa’s journey into injury prevention and return-to-sport rehabilitation began with her own knee injury as a young athlete, sparking a lifelong dedication to helping others recover and perform at their best. At The Bridge, she plays a pivotal role in our KNEEFIT program, specializing in post-surgical knee rehab and non-operative ACL recovery.
Scott combines his expertise as a Registered Physiotherapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Certified Speed/Agility Coach to deliver unparalleled insights into the ACL process. With experience working with athletes at all levels, from youth Olympians to professional hockey players, and serving as the 1st Team Physio for FC Edmonton, Scott brings a unique perspective to injury recovery and return-to-sport.
Scott is passionate about preventing injuries, maximizing performance, and elevating the standards of rehab and performance care.
