An orthopaedic surgeon and a senior physiotherapist share their specialist advice on how to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a free workshop hosted by Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital this October 2026.
One of the most common, most serious, and potentially devastating sporting injuries, ACL injuries can occur across a range of sports, often resulting in prolonged ‘rest’ time, extensive rehabilitation and major impact on the patient's wellbeing – but the right advice can significantly reduce the risks.
What to expect from Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's Free ACL Injury Prevention Workshop for Coaches?
Led by orthopaedic surgeon Alexander Dodds and senior physiotherapist Laura Hale, this interactive workshop arms attendees with practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent ACL injuries.This includes understanding ACL injuries and why they occur, common risk factors, implementing warm-up programmes and injury prevention exercises, supporting long-term athlete health and performance, and reducing time lost to injury across sports such as rugby, football and netball.
This is also a Power Up To Play training session, an initiative set-up by medical professionals to improve young player welfare in grassroots sport through prevention of serious knee injuries.
Who can attend Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's Free ACL Injury Prevention Workshop for Coaches?
Coaches, team managers, sports leaders and any athletes keen to improve their training experience from across Gloucestershire can attend the free ACL Injury Prevention Workshop.When is Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's Free ACL Injury Prevention Workshop for Coaches?
The event takes place on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 7pm at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital on Hatherley Lane in Cheltenham.How much is Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's ACL Injury Prevention Workshop for Coaches?
Tickets to Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's ACL Injury Prevention Workshop for Coaches are free, but must be booked online in advance.How to book Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's Free ACL Injury Prevention Workshop for Coaches
For more information, and to book a free place, visit nuffieldhealth.com/cheltenham/acl-injury-prevention-workshop-for-coaches-at-nuffield-health-cheltenham or email Sophia.Weygang@nuffieldhealth.com
