A complete ACL Rehab Pathway for clinicians who want better outcomes
Learn the same end-to-end approach taught on the Complete ACL course, adapted into a step-by-step online system. You will develop expert clinical reasoning to apply to all your ACL-injured patients, including those trickier cases.
Complete ACL Rehab. Clear Decisions.Better Outcomes.
A hands on ACL rehab course for clinicians who want to learn, apply, and refine their approach from early stage rehab through to return to performance, with real time guidance and practical coaching.
Upcoming Course: London 7/8 Nov 2026
A complete ACL Rehab Pathway for clinicians who want better outcomes
Learn the same end-to-end approach taught on the Complete ACL course, adapted into a step-by-step online system. You will develop expert clinical reasoning to apply to all your ACL-injured patients, including those trickier cases.
Complete ACL Rehab. Clear Decisions.Better Outcomes.
A hands on ACL rehab course for clinicians who want to learn, apply, and refine their approach from early stage rehab through to return to performance, with real time guidance and practical coaching.
Upcoming Course: London 7/8 Nov 2026
WHO IS THIS FOR?
If you treat ACL injuries and want a clear, step by step approach you can confidently apply in real practice, this course is built for you.
Designed for clinicians who want more than theory. You want to understand, practice, and leave with a system you can use immediately.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
If you treat ACL injuries and want a clear, step by step approach you can confidently apply in real practice, this course is built for you.
Designed for clinicians who want more than theory. You want to understand, practice, and leave with a system you can use immediately.
Don’t Listen To Us!
Listen To Them
Most ACL rehab breaks down in the middle and late stages.
You know the basics. But when it comes to progressing patients to running, plyometrics, and return to performance, things bcome less clear.
In this course, we take you out of that grey zone.
You will learn exactly what to look for, what to test, and how to confidently progress patients without relying on guesswork.
Most ACL rehab breaks down in the middle and late stages.
You know the basics. But when it comes to progressing patients to running, plyometrics, and return to performance, things bcome less clear.
In this course, we take you out of that grey zone.
You will learn exactly what to look for, what to test, and how to confidently progress patients without relying on guesswork.
Know What to Do.
When to Do It.
Why It Works.
Replace time-based guessing with criteria-led decisions
Know exactly what to test, when, and why
Build stronger return-to-running plans (with confidence)
Progress plyometrics safely and logically
Bridge the gap from gym strength to on-field performance
Reduce fear and improve athlete buy-in with clearer milestones
Upgrade programming and periodisation across stages
Apply what you learn immediately, next session, next athlete
Know What to Do.
When to Do It.
Why It Works.
Replace time-based guessing with criteria-led decisions
Know exactly what to test, when, and why
Build stronger return-to-running plans (with confidence)
Progress plyometrics safely and logically
Bridge the gap from gym strength to on-field performance
Reduce fear and improve athlete buy-in with clearer milestones
Upgrade programming and periodisation across stages
Apply what you learn immediately, next session, next athlete
By the end, you will be able to:
Build and apply criteria-led progression rules across rehab stages
Choose testing batteries that match the rehab goal, athlete, and stage
Create clearer return-to-running progressions and decision thresholds
Programme strength, power, plyometrics, and change-of-direction with intent
Translate gym metrics into return-to-performance readiness decisions
Communicate milestones and readiness in athlete-friendly language
By the end, you will be able to:
Build and apply criteria-led progression rules across rehab stages
Choose testing batteries that match the rehab goal, athlete, and stage
Create clearer return-to-running progressions and decision thresholds
Programme strength, power, plyometrics, and change-of-direction with intent
Translate gym metrics into return-to-performance readiness decisions
Communicate milestones and readiness in athlete-friendly language
What You’ll Learn Inside The Complete ACL Course Online?
What You’ll Learn Inside The Complete ACL Course Online?
Build a stronger understanding of the ACL injury, the rehab journey, and the principles that underpin better clinical outcomes.
Stage 1: Intro to the ACL
Build a stronger understanding of the ACL injury, the decision around surgery, and how to assess the acute knee with confidence.
Introducing the ACL Injury
Surgery or No Surgery
Acute Knee Assessment
Stage 2: Early Stage Rehab
Get the early stage right with clear phase progressions, an exercise toolkit, programming guidance, and the objective testing to know when your athletes are ready to move on.
Phase 1
Exercise Toolkit
Phase 2
Phase 2 Programming
HHD Testing
Stage 3: Mid Stage Rehab
Develop strength and plyometric capacity with the exercise selection, programming, and testing that progress your athletes with purpose.
Phase 3.1 - Strength
Strength Exercise Selection (Strength Toolkit)
Strength Programming
Phase 3.2 - Plyometrics
Plyometric Practical (Plyometric Toolkit)
Return to Run
Strength & Power Testing
Jump Testing Practical
Stage 4: Late Stage Rehab
Bridge the gap between rehab and performance with plyometrics, power, and on-field work that prepares your athletes for return to play.
Plyometric & Power (Power Toolkit)
Phase 4
On-field Practical
Phase 5
Build a stronger understanding of the ACL injury, the rehab journey, and the principles that underpin better clinical outcomes.
Stage 1: Intro to the ACL
Build a stronger understanding of the ACL injury, the decision around surgery, and how to assess the acute knee with confidence.
Introducing the ACL Injury
Surgery or No Surgery
Acute Knee Assessment
Stage 2: Early Stage Rehab
Get the early stage right with clear phase progressions, an exercise toolkit, programming guidance, and the objective testing to know when your athletes are ready to move on.
Phase 1
Exercise Toolkit
Phase 2
Phase 2 Programming
HHD Testing
Stage 3: Mid Stage Rehab
Develop strength and plyometric capacity with the exercise selection, programming, and testing that progress your athletes with purpose.
Phase 3.1 - Strength
Strength Exercise Selection (Strength Toolkit)
Strength Programming
Phase 3.2 - Plyometrics
Plyometric Practical (Plyometric Toolkit)
Return to Run
Strength & Power Testing
Jump Testing Practical
Stage 4: Late Stage Rehab
Bridge the gap between rehab and performance with plyometrics, power, and on-field work that prepares your athletes for return to play.
Plyometric & Power (Power Toolkit)
Phase 4
On-field Practical
Phase 5
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand how mechanism of injury, anatomy, surgical interventions, and healing times relates to the rehabilitation process
Understand how to prioritise core elements of the rehab process to improve decision making throughout the patient's journey
Strength and conditioning principles and how they relate to each stage of the rehab journey
Understand the assessment of key qualities relating to ACL injury throughout the whole journey
Understand all components that make up a successful return following ACL injury
Understand the theory & practical application of the return to play & performance continuum Broaden the scope of testing and rehabilitation tools at your disposal
Strategies & management of the individual to reduce risk of future injury following ACL rehabilitation
Use real world examples and cases to consolidate the learning done on the course to help improve your ability managing ACL injuries from your next day in clinic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand how mechanism of injury, anatomy, surgical interventions, and healing times relates to the rehabilitation process
Understand how to prioritise core elements of the rehab process to improve decision making throughout the patient's journey
Strength and conditioning principles and how they relate to each stage of the rehab journey
Understand the assessment of key qualities relating to ACL injury throughout the whole journey
Understand all components that make up a successful return following ACL injury
Understand the theory & practical application of the return to play & performance continuum Broaden the scope of testing and rehabilitation tools at your disposal
Strategies & management of the individual to reduce risk of future injury following ACL rehabilitation
Use real world examples and cases to consolidate the learning done on the course to help improve your ability managing ACL injuries from your next day in clinic
Stop guessing late-stage ACL rehab:
test, decide, progress with confidence
Stop guessing late-stage ACL rehab: test, decide, progress with confidence
Behind The Success
The Complete ACL rehab Journey is a course taught by James Phillips and Andrew Goodall. They are a team of Strength and conditioning coach and physio who work together to rehabilitate many ACL patients per year and have expertise in getting complex patients back to their chosen sport.
James and Andrew have teamed up to produce a course designed to improve clinical outcomes with your ACL patients from your next day in clinic. We have been discussing and planning this course for a long time but now it is here and we are super excited to deliver it.
We believe this course will give all attendees an excellent grounding in the whole process through two professionals lenses. It is highly practical with a focus on meeting criteria, goal driven rehab, case discussions based on real cases we see together and will deliver tips and tricks to boot.
If this sounds like something that interests you then you have landed in the right place.
Behind The Success
The Complete ACL rehab Journey is a course taught by James Phillips and Andrew Goodall. They are a team of Strength and conditioning coach and physio who work together to rehabilitate many ACL patients per year and have expertise in getting complex patients back to their chosen sport.
James and Andrew have teamed up to produce a course designed to improve clinical outcomes with your ACL patients from your next day in clinic. We have been discussing and planning this course for a long time but now it is here and we are super excited to deliver it.
We believe this course will give all attendees an excellent grounding in the whole process through two professionals lenses. It is highly practical with a focus on meeting criteria, goal driven rehab, case discussions based on real cases we see together and will deliver tips and tricks to boot.
If this sounds like something that interests you then you have landed in the right place.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the course designed for?
This course is designed for clinicians involved in the rehabilitation of ACL injuries, from early-stage rehab through to return to sport. It is suitable for both those new to ACL rehab and those looking to develop a more structured, evidence-based approach.
What does the course entail?
The course provides a complete, end-to-end system for ACL rehabilitation. It covers key stages including early management, strength development, and return to running and sport. The online course includes over 20 video lectures, supported by practical resources, frameworks, and tools that can be applied directly in clinical practice.
Which practitioners benefit most from the course?
The course is particularly beneficial for:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports therapists
- Strength & Conditioning coaches working in rehab
- Rehabilitation specialists
Anyone involved in managing ACL injuries will gain value from the structured approach provided.
Can I complete it in my own time?
Yes. The online course is fully self-paced, allowing you to work through the material at a time that suits you. You can also revisit specific modules depending on your clinical needs.
Is the course CPD accredited?
The course qualifies for 16 CPD hours with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), which can be used as evidence of continuing professional development if you are audited.
Formal accreditation in the UK is not always standard or required; many high-quality courses do not hold official accreditation for this reason.
We have delivered this course internationally, including within the NHS and the UK military, and have taught hundreds of clinicians from across the world. We have also recently begun collecting independent reviews, which you can view here:
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When are your next upcoming courses?
We run in-person courses periodically throughout the year. Dates for upcoming courses are announced via our website and mailing list.
Can I use funding to buy the course?
In many cases, clinicians are able to use professional development funding provided by their employer. We recommend checking directly with your organisation.
Can I reserve a place while I wait for funding approval?
Please contact us directly regarding this, and we will do our best to accommodate your request where possible.
Can I pay through the company I work for?
Yes. We can arrange payment via invoice for companies or organisations. Please get in touch to organise this.
Do you have an online course?
Yes. Our full ACL rehabilitation course is available online, allowing clinicians worldwide to access the content.
Is the online course live or recorded?
The online course is pre-recorded, allowing you to learn at your own pace. This also means you can revisit the material whenever needed.
Do you run courses in-house?
Yes, we offer in-house courses for clinics, organisations, and teams. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Can I re-watch the course after I have completed it?
Yes. You will retain access to the course after completion, allowing you to revisit the material whenever needed.
Do I need to be managing a lot of ACL injuries to benefit?
No. The course is designed to support clinicians at all levels of experience. Whether you manage ACL injuries regularly or only occasionally, the structured approach will help build confidence and improve decision-making.
Can I download the resources to use in my own practice?
Yes. Select resources are available for download and can be used within your own clinical practice to support patient care.
What resources are included?
The course includes a range of practical tools and resources, such as:
- Rehabilitation frameworks
- Progression guidelines
- Exercise ideas and structures
- Key checklists for different stages of rehab
- Patient reported outcome forms
- Referenced papers
These are designed to be immediately applicable in your day-to-day work.