The SPRING ACL Rehabilitation Workshop, hosted by the SPRING Research Group and the QUT School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, proved to be a landmark event in the field of sports injury rehabilitation. With over 100 attendees, including practitioners, clinicians, researchers, and students, the workshop delivered cutting-edge insights into ACL injury recovery and performance optimisation.
Held at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the event featured world renowned experts who shared the latest evidence-based approaches to ACL rehabilitation. The presentations from leading researchers and practitioners provided valuable insights into best practices for rehabilitation, return-to-play protocols, and injury prevention strategies. Bec Brown presented on the ACL rehabilitation of a female Rugby 7s player, highlighting the potential issues that may arise in rehabilitation programs and how to adjust training to optimise recovery. Tania Best provided a deep dive into working with ACL clients in a clinical setting, examining the differences between hamstring and patella graft rehabilitation and questioning whether surgery should always be recommended. Elliot Jackson offered extensive detail on exercises and programming across all stages of rehabilitation, ensuring athletes are prepared for the physical demands and rigors of the National Rugby League.
Attendees were fortunate to hear from these world-class leaders in ACL rehabilitation, gaining firsthand knowledge and case study experiences from these experts who are at the forefront of sport and clinical rehabilitation. The overwhelming attendance and positive feedback from participants highlighted the significance of the event in bridging the gap between research and real-world application. As a result, the SPRING ACL Rehabilitation Workshop has reinforced its position as a key professional development opportunity for those involved in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sport and exercise science, sports medicine and physiotherapy.
The success of this workshop underscores the SPRING Research Group’s commitment to advancing sports science and rehabilitation, and was a taster of the SPRING Symposium to be held in September 2025. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this workshop a remarkable success!