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Sports Injuries of Knee: Rehabilitation

By Col (Dr) Hrishikesh Pande, Surg Cdr (Dr) Jerrin Shaji, Maj (Dr) Amar singh, Maj (Dr) Arun L   |   Armed forces medical college
Learners enrolled: 2314   |  Exam registration: 738
ABOUT THE COURSE:

Welcome to the Sports injury of knee rehabilitation course. This program is designed to guide individuals through the essential steps of recovering from knee injuries commonly sustained during sports. You'll learn about the anatomy of the knee, common injuries, and evidence-based rehabilitation techniques. The course includes practical exercises, tips for pain management, and strategies to safely regain strength, flexibility, and mobility. Whether you're a patient, athlete, or healthcare professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed for effective recovery and injury prevention. Start your journey toward a stronger, healthier knee today.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Sports medicine physicians, Physiotherapists, Strength and conditioning coaches, athletic coaches, Athletes

PREREQUISITES: Minimum 10+2 in biology.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Fitness industry
Summary
Course Status : Ongoing
Course Type : Elective
Language for course content : English
Duration : 8 weeks
Category :
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Sports Science
Credit Points : 2
Level : Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date : 16 Feb 2026
End Date : 10 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 16 Feb 2026
Exam Registration Ends : 27 Feb 2026
Exam Date : 25 Apr 2026 IST
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 8.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1:  Foundational Concepts in Knee Anatomy, Biomechanics and Injury Mechanisms.
Lecture 1: Detailed Functional Anatomy of the Knee: Bones, Ligaments, Menisci, and Muscles
Lecture 2: Biomechanics of Knee Stability and Movement in Athletic Populations
Lecture 3: Mechanisms and Classifications of Soft Tissue Knee Injuries
Lecture 4: Clinical Evaluation of Knee Injuries: History, Examination, and Special Tests
Lecture 5: Acute Management Principles in Ligamentous and Meniscal Knee Injuries

Week 2: Prehabilitation, Surgical Decision-Making, and Planning for Rehabilitation
Lecture 6: Patient Counseling and Shared Decision-Making: Surgical vs. Conservative Management.
Lecture 7: Objectives and Physiological Rationale for Prehabilitation in Knee Injuries.
Lecture 8: Prehabilitation Exercise Design: ROM, Strength, and Neuromuscular Control.
Lecture 9: Surgical Considerations Impacting Postoperative Rehabilitation Planning.
Lecture 10: Principles of Criteria-Based Progression in Knee Rehabilitation.

Week 3: ACL Rehabilitation – Early Postoperative Phase
Lecture 11: ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Phases and Key Clinical Milestones
Lecture 12: Postoperative Pain, Swelling, and Wound Management Strategies
Lecture 13: Early ROM Restoration, Gait Training, and Weight-Bearing Guidelines
Lecture 14: Initial Strengthening Approaches: Closed vs. Open Chain Exercises
Lecture 15: Introduction to Balance and Proprioceptive Training After ACL Reconstruction

Week 4: ACL Rehabilitation – Intermediate Phase
Lecture 16: Core and Hip Stabilization Techniques to Support Knee Function
Lecture 17: Partial Weight-Bearing Progression and Role of Hydrotherapy in Mid-Rehab
Lecture 18: Maintaining Cardiovascular Fitness During ACL Rehabilitation
Lecture 19: Progressive Strength and Power Development in the ACL-Injured Athlete
Lecture 20: Kinetic Chain Deficits and Psychological Readiness During ACL Recovery

Week 5: ACL Rehabilitation – Late Phase and Return-to-Play Preparation
Lecture 21: Return-to-Running Progression Based on Functional Criteria
Lecture 22: Integration of Agility, Plyometrics, and Reactive Drills
Lecture 23: Designing Sport-Specific Functional Drills for Late-Stage ACL Rehab
Lecture 24: Functional Testing for Return-to-Play Decision-Making
Lecture 25: Long-Term ACL Outcomes: Reinjury Prevention and Follow-Up Monitoring

Week 6: Rehabilitation of Other Ligament and Meniscal Injuries
Lecture 26: MCL Injury Grading and Phase-Wise Conservative and Surgical Rehabilitation
Lecture 27: Rehabilitation Strategies for LCL and Posterolateral Corner Injuries
Lecture 28: Challenges in PCL Injury Rehabilitation: Conservative vs. Surgical Pathways
Lecture 29: Meniscal Repair vs. Meniscectomy: Evidence-Based Rehab Protocols
Lecture 30: Comprehensive Approach to Combined and Multi-Ligament Knee Injuries

Week 7: Return to Sport and Sport-Specific Conditioning
Lecture 31: Functional Movement Screening for Identifying Biomechanical Deficits
Lecture 32: Development of Sport-Specific Training Programs
Lecture 33: Periodization and Progression Models in Athletic Rehabilitation
Lecture 34: Monitoring Training Load, Fatigue, and Injury Risk in Athletes
Lecture 35: Interdisciplinary Coordination: Role of Coaches, Trainers, and Therapists in RTP

Week 8: Return-to-Play Criteria, Risk Reduction, and Long-Term Knee Health
Lecture 36: Evidence-Based Return-to-Play Guidelines for Knee Ligament Injuries
Lecture 37: Functional and Objective Testing for Safe Return-to-Competition
Lecture 38: Secondary Injury Prevention and Neuromuscular Training Post-RTP
Lecture 39: Case-Based Review: Protocol Application in Elite and Amateur Athletes
Lecture 40: Long-Term Joint Preservation and Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies

Instructor bio

Col (Dr) Hrishikesh Pande

Armed forces medical college
Col (Dr) Hrishikesh Pande is the Professor and Head, department of sports medicine, AFMC Pune. He is an experienced orthopedic surgeon having special interest in surgical management of the sports injuries of knee shoulder and elbow.


Surg Cdr (Dr) Jerrin Shaji

Surg Cdr (Dr) Jerrin Shaji is the assistant Professor at the department of sports medicine, AFMC Pune. He is a sports physician with extensive experience in management of overuse injuries.


Maj (Dr) Amar singh

Maj (Dr) Amar singh, is the assistant professor at the department of sports medicine , AFMC Pune. He is an experienced sports physician.


Maj (Dr) Arun L

Maj (Dr) Arun L, is the senior resident at the department of sports medicine, AFMC Pune. He is a budding sports physician. He is a university gold medalist in MD sports medicine exam held by the MUHS in year 2024.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: April 25, 2026 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 6 assignments out of the total 8 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Madras .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team
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