ACL Injury Prevention Webinar
Biomechanics & Mindfulness.
Concerned about knee stability in jumpers?
Learn the biomechanics of ACL injuries and the mindset needed for prevention with this 1.5 hr webinar.
Biomechanics
Content
- Introduction of ACL injuries
- Biomechanics and function of the ACL
- Injury mechanisms in jumpers
- Pathway to prevention.
Mindfulness
Content
- Mindful living, optimizing healing
- Enhancing body awareness for physical and psychological safety
- Pain management and resilience
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Meet the Biomechanics Instructors
Patrick Jones - Course author
Dr. Elizabeth Salas.
Dr. Salas has experience as a researcher, and lecturer in Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy.
A former pro volleyball player and movement optimization coach, with a PhD in biomechanics from York University.
Her research interests involve injury risk evaluation and prevention through the modification of movement strategies, and technological interventions to modify musculoskeletal loading.
A former pro volleyball player and movement optimization coach, with a PhD in biomechanics from York University.
Her research interests involve injury risk evaluation and prevention through the modification of movement strategies, and technological interventions to modify musculoskeletal loading.
Meet the Mindfulness Instructor
Patrick Jones - Course author
Alicia Malcolm, BHSc, Phty, PGDip SEM.
Alicia is the founder of World Huddle. She is a Movement Therapist and Somatic Alchemist informed by her experiences as International Athlete, qualified Physiotherapist and Yog(a) facilitator. Alicia is motivated by the need for mindful spaces and strategies for injury rehabilitation, healthy habit building, and reprieve from trauma, stress and burnout.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Moderated by
Amar Shah.
Amar Shah is a communications and media relations specialist, and a former journalist with CBC and CTV News. Before getting his master's degree in journalism, Amar did an undergrad in environmental science at York University, where he also got a certificate in sport administration.