ONLINE CONSULTS
Online/Virtual ACL HEALING Physiotherapy sessions with DR. Kieran Richardson (FACP) and the GLOBAL SPECIALIST PHYSIOTHERAPY TEAM.
Injured your knee, and looking for a non-surgical opinion? It is vital we review your case urgently to maximise healing without surgery
Kieran and his team of Global Consultants regularly provide video online discussion and education around ACL healing and rehabilitation and prevention programs for patients all around the world!
The following are discussed through the Zoom platform:
The history of the injury in detail
Interpretation of the MRI findings
Review of your specific goals
Physical examination/testing
Improve your signs and symptoms
Thorough discussion of the best available research evidence for your individual case
Honest opinion about likelihood of non-surgical and surgical success
Answer all questions
Review and progression of current home exercise/physiotherapy program
Plan for management
Note: We also provide non-surgical opinion for ACL tears which have not healed, failed ACL reconstructions, ongoing difficulty post-ACL reconstruction and for meniscus tears without an associated ACL tear - many patients with these challenges can have fantastic outcomes without surgery!
Also note: Dr. Kieran is on annual leave from the 11th of December 2024 to the 15th of January 2025 - however, you can schedule a 1-hour Initial Consultation - Global Consultant session via the diary and booking portal below!
This will be with one of the Global team, who have postgraduate training, are trained in his methodology and have overseen successful ACL cases non-surgically, and they will be able to review your case normally within 24-48 hours.
You can also contact us with any additional questions about the process via the link near the bottom of the page.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Phase One
Calm symptoms down, improve stability and increase chance of healing WITH RICHARDSON PROTOCOL
First 3 months
The initial consultation is with Dr. Kieran Richardson to assess your case in detail, review your MRI, give you an honest assessment of non-surgical success and commence exercises. If Dr. Kieran is unavailable, one of his Global Consultants who have postgraduate training, are trained in his methodology and have overseen successful ACL cases non-surgically can review your case ASAP, by booking the ‘Initial Consultation - Global Consultant (1 hour).’
5 or 10 x 60-minute sessions
Five or ten 60-minute sessions with a Global Consultant – check-in, answer all questions, review exercise performance and individual progress program. Note: We will endeavour to book your sessions with the same Global Consultant, however this may at times not be possible due to differences in availability
Phase Two
Build up strength, confidence and CONDITIONING
FOLLOWUP WITH Dr. Kieran Richardson
Follow-up 60-minute consultation with Dr. Kieran Richardson to monitor progress and identify any individual blind spots to recovery.
10 x 60 or 30-minute sessions OVER THE NEXT THREE MONTHS
10 x 60 or 30-minute sessions with a GSP Consultant to check in, answer all questions, review exercise performance and progress program.
FOLLOWUP WITH Dr. Kieran Richardson
Follow-up 30-minute consulation with Dr. Kieran Richardson assess comparison to pre-injury status.
Phase 3
RETURN TO SPORT + PREVENTION
6 to 9 months
2-HOUR RETURN TO SPORT ASSESSMENT
This involves a comprehensive, independent review of your rehabilitation program by a Sports Physiotherapist with Masters-degree training, and experience with world-class athletes. It includes physical testing, psychological testing, specific timeline to return to play, assessment of risks and strategies to prevent re-injury
Prevention 5 x 60- OR 30-MINUTE sessions
This involves maintenance and prevention sessions supervised from an expert clinician/researcher well-versed in the scientific data that 50-75% of ACL injuries can be reduced with a risk reduction program
BOOK CONSULTATION
After booking, you will receive a link via email to a Zoom meeting prior to your consultation. If you do not have Zoom, you can download the free version below. At the set time, Kieran or one of his team members will admit you from the waiting room into the live session!
RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
After booking, you will receive a link via email to a Zoom meeting prior to your consultation. If you do not have Zoom, you can download the free version below.
What if I don’t have a Laptop or home Computer?
If you don’t have a laptop or home PC with a camera, we can also run an online session through your tablet or mobile phone! Facebook messenger, WhatsApp and Skype are other platforms we can use!
Note: Appointment times are in AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) convert to your time zone using thetimezoneconverter.com
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