A course to inform and educate clinicians on the rehabilitation process following the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR®) Implant surgery, with special emphasis on how it differs from a standard ACL rehabilitation protocol. This course goes through each phase of the rehabilitation protocol, with presenters providing their advice for each phase based on their clinical experience.
Live Webinar
Fri, Mar 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; BOC/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to review the science and clinical benefits of a Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR®) Implant procedure.
- After this course, participants will be able to highlight key differences between BEAR and ACL reconstruction and how this changes the approach to rehabilitation.
- After this course, participants will be able to review and understand the rehabilitation protocol to optimize patient outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to demonstrate various rehabilitation techniques to help manage BEAR postoperative patients.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Review of learning objectives, science, and clinical benefits of BEAR® Implant |
| 15-30 Minutes | Overview of rehab protocol and key differences between ACLR protocol |
| 30-60 Minutes | Review treatment goals, exercises, and criteria to advance for early postoperative phases |
| 60-90 Minutes | Review treatment goals, exercises, and criteria to advance for mid to late postoperative phases |
| 90-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Chris Antonelli
PT, DPT, SCS, LAT, ATC
Chris is a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and a licensed athletic trainer with a passion for the sports medicine setting. He is on the faculty for a Division I Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship. He is a frequent guest lecturer and teaching assistant in doctor of physical therapy programs and sports medicine conferences. He has also been published in peer-reviewed medical journals with a commitment to advancing the field of sports medicine. He is a key opinion leader and lead physical therapy consultant for Miach Orthopaedics. He also works with USA Baseball as a PT/ATC. His clinical interests include working with patients after ACL injury as well as working with overhead athletes. He has experience working with high-level athletes in the NBA, MLB, NFL, WNBA, professional soccer, NCAA, and recreational athletes of all levels. As a former Division I athlete at Purdue University, he brings his athletic experience and clinical knowledge to help patients maximize their goals.
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Ryan Kimball
PT, DPT, SCS, COMT
Ryan Kimball is a graduate from the University at Buffalo (2012) with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist, and is certified in Dry Needling. In addition to his role as a clinician, he is the Managing Director of a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, where he leads initiatives in soccer-specific research and education. He has lectured for international audiences at the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence | U.S. Soccer Soccer Medicine Symposiums. He is a key opinion leader and lead PT consultant for Miach Orthopaedics, and has been treating BEAR patients since 2022. He currently works in an outpatient sports medicine clinic in Durham, NC.
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Mallory Mahoney
PT, DPT
Mallory Mahoney earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2014. With over seven years of experience in sports medicine and orthopaedic physical therapy, Mallory specialized in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. Certified in dry needling, she advanced her career from clinic director to regional director, overseeing multiple clinics while ensuring high patient care and operational excellence standards. In 2021, Mallory took a step back from patient care to pursue a career in medical sales. She currently works at Miach Orthopaedics, a start-up company that uniquely integrates her expertise in ACL injuries and medical sales. Mallory remains dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative orthopaedic solutions.
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Sponsor Disclosure: This course is presented in partnership with Miach Orthopaedics
Content Disclosure: This course discusses the Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR®) Implant, reviews the science, clinical benefits, and differences between BEAR® and prior ACL reconstruction, and how this changes the approach to rehabilitation.
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