Can The ACL Truly
Heal Without Surgery?
Explore the Cross Bracing Phenomenon with pioneers Dr Tom Cross & Dr Stephanie Filbay - from evidence to practice - the ACL conversation you CANNOT afford to miss!
Can The ACL Truly
Heal Without Surgery?
Explore the Cross Bracing Phenomenon with pioneers Dr Tom Cross & Dr Stephanie Filbay - from evidence to practice - the ACL conversation you CANNOT afford to miss!
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Event Details
Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025 6.30pm - 9pm
Location: Leeds Beckett University,
Headingley Campus, Leeds, CSS Building
Virtual Access: Link Sent Upon Purchase of
Virtual Ticket
Background
For years, ACL ruptures were seen as injuries that couldn’t heal without surgery, leading most young, active patients straight to reconstruction. But recent advances in research and imaging have challenged this view, revealing that the ACL does have healing potential. This breakthrough has sparked a shift in how we approach ACL management - moving beyond a one-size-fits-all surgical solution.
Today, patients actually have 3 options:
1. ACL Reconstruction (ACLR): The traditional surgical method, where a graft replaces the torn ligament to reconstruct the ACL anatomy
2. Exercise-Based Rehabilitation: A non-surgical path focusing on strengthening, neuromuscular control and progressive return to sport training
3. The "Cross Bracing Protocol (CBP) & Exercise Based Rehabilitation: A novel non-surgical approach using a prescribed range of motion bracing protocol designed to facilitate the ACL's natural healing capacity and restore the ACL anatomy, without the need for surgical reconstruction.
Curious to learn more about this exciting development? Join us on what will be a fantastic evening exploring the latest research from pioneers Dr Tom Cross & A/Prof Stephanie Filbay, discussing how this method can be implemented in your practice offering fresh possibilities for your patients
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
What You’ll Learn
The origins & current evidence behind the Cross Bracing Phenomenon
How ACL’s can heal without surgery - when, why & for whom
Clinical application & patient management strategies
Real life case studies & outcomes
Long-term function, return to sport & quality of life data
Who Should Attend?
At Simply MSK LTD, we champion a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to managing ACL injuries - breaking down silos and fostering teamwork across specialities. This event is crafted for ALL musculoskeletal (MSK) clinicians involved in acute ACL care, from Orthopaedic Surgeons and Hospital Doctors at every grade, to GP’s, First Contact Practitioners, MSK Physiotherapists, Sports Medicine Physicians, Radiologists, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Orthotists, Sports Therapists, Sports Rehabilitators, Strength & Conditioning Practitioners, Exercise Physiologists, Chiropractors & Osteopaths. We warmly invite all members of the multidisciplinary team to join us in supporting this united approach to patient care.
Meet Our Speakers
A/Prof Stephanie Filbay
Associate Professor Steph Filbay is a Principal Research Fellow, NHMRC Fellow, Dame Kate Campbell Fellow for Research Excellence, and co-lead of the Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Stream of the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne.
Drawing on her extensive research, A/Prof Filbay is recognised for promoting evidence-based management of ACL injury and developing strategies to improve outcomes for patients. She has presented her research over 100 times to a variety of stakeholders, serves on committees for international organisations, has supervised over 30 individuals at various career stages and received numerous awards, scholarships, and grants for her research.
A/Prof Filbay was recently awarded a consecutive NHMRC Investigator Grant to fund a further five years of research aimed at improving outcomes for people with ACL injury, and was awarded over $2M in funding to lead a large clinical trial comparing ACL injury outcomes between people managed with the Cross Bracing Protocol and ACL reconstruction.
Dr Tom Cross
Dr Tom Cross has practised sports medicine for the past 25 years and during that time successfully completed 5 years of specialist post-graduate training in sport & exercise medicine and gained fellowship to the ACSEP (Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians, (https://www.acsep.org.au/).
Prior to specializing in sports medicine Dr Cross gained a broad medical experience working as a Resident Doctor for 3 years in the NSW public hospitals, including 1 year specialising in paediatrics at the New Hospital for Children (Westmead) where he gained a Diploma in Child Health.
Dr Cross has broad sports medicine experience caring for recreational athletes (adults and children), musculoskeletal injuries that occur at work or home, elite/professional athletes and also military personnel.
“The Simply MSK courses I have attended to date have been fantastic, particularly the unique focus on a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach”
Sam Butterfield - MSK Physiotherapist
“I really like the way these courses are put together and make you think about the roles of different teams in the management of common MSK conditions.”
James Rowley – Sports Medicine Physician/ A&E Consultant
“The course exceeded my expectations! I walked away with practical skills I could apply immediately”
Ben King – Student
Physiotherapist
See how our courses have transformed clinicians lives in this
video below by Ben King, a student physiotherapist
See how our courses have transformed clinicians lives in this video below by Ben King, a student physiotherapist
How Much Is The Talk?
Live In Person
Early Bird £50, Regular Price £60
Live Virtual
Early Bird £25, Regular Price £40
Live In Person
Early Bird £50, Regular Price £60
Duo Live In Person
£70 (for 2 people) Only 20 tickets available
Live Virtual
Early Bird £25, Regular Price £40
Live Student In Person
£12.50 (Must show valid ID) Only 30 tickets available
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FAQ
The event is designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of the Cross Bracing Phenomenon that is threatening to shake up the medical industry when it comes to ACL management. New research supporting its use and real life case study discussions will shape the evening event. This is coming
from the inventor of the Cross Bracing Protocol Dr Tom Cross and research pioneer Dr Stephanie Filbay. This event will be a must see if you have interest in ACL management.
Registration will be open in person and online from 5:30pm with the event starting at 6pm and concluding at 9.30pm. Please note this will be based on London (GMT).
Yes the event will be recorded and will be accessible at https://www.simplymsk.com/courses. This may take a few weeks before officially uploaded to the site. Those who have purchased tickets will have free access to the recording forever.
Yes, tea, coffee and water will be made available with some small snacks. We are not providing a large meal so it may be a good idea to have a good meal before attending.
Yes you will receive a feedback form following the event. Once this form is filled in you will have instant access to your CPD certificate which will cover 3 hours of CPD learning.
We will be using slido app, where you be able to input questions for the panel. Questions will be answered at the end of the event. You will be able to put questions to the panel throughout the talk.
If you have any additional questions please contact us at learnmore@simplymsk.com
Yes free parking on site is available for the event. Details will be sent to delegates upon signing up to the event.
You will be entitled to a full refund up to 21 days prior to the event, less a 20% administrative charge. Beyond this date we cannot offer any refund. Please see our terms & conditions for more information on this.
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