What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 9: Knee (with Biomechanics)

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT.  This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions.  Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. 

Module 9: Knee (with Biomechanics):

• Chapter 12b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Knee
• Chapter 11c: Orthopedic Pathology- Knee
• Chapter 4a: Foundational Knowledge- Biomechanics 

Diagnoses covered are:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
• Articular Cartilage Damage
• Baker's Cyst
• Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome
• Lateral (Fibular) Collateral Ligament Sprain
• Medial (Tibial) Collateral Ligament Sprain
• Meniscal Injury
• Osteoarthritis (Knee)
• Patellar Dislocation/Subluxation
• Patellar Fracture
• Patellar Tendinopathy (Tendinitis/Tendinosis)
• Patellar Tendon Rupture
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
• Pes Anserinus Bursitis
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
• Prepatellar Bursitis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (Knee)
• Superior Tibiofibular Joint Injury
• Synovial Plica Syndrome
• Tibial Plateau Fracture 

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers 

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize the prevalence of knee pathology
2. Differentiate between mechanisms of injury and knee structures possibly injured
3. Recognize common pathologies 24-hour symptom patterns
4. Identify symptoms that alert you to pathologies that may require a referral to a medical physician
5. Identify the contributing factors of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
6. Identify the differential diagnoses for Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome
7. Recognize the common signs and symptoms of Meniscal Injury
8. Recognize the 24-hour symptom pattern for Osteoarthritis (knee)
9. Differentiate between mechanisms of injury for a Patellar Fracture
10. Recognize the physical examination findings for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
11. Recognize the epidemiology and demographics for a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
12. Identify the common signs and symptoms for Rheumatoid Arthritis (knee)
13. Recognize repetitive loading change and the cartilage response to load
14. Differentiate between the mechanical properties of skeletal muscle
15. Differentiate between the joint shapes and their type of motion 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test