Advancements in the Evaluation & Treatment of Knee Injuries: Implications for Injury Prevention & Return to Sport
- Total Seat(s): 40
- Left Seat(s): 5
The knee is the most common site of lower extremity injury in persons who are physically active. More specifically, tears of the ACL and disorders of the patellofemoral joint are among the most common injuries seen by physical therapists. Despite the high number of knee injuries seen in orthopedic practice, evaluation and treatment programs remain highly variable and are often without scientific backing. The purpose of this course is to critically assess current approaches to the management of common knee disorders through review of research findings and practical clinical experience. Course participants will receive a thorough review of the clinical biomechanics of the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint, as well as an overview of the entire lower kinetic chain as it relates to knee dysfunction. Emphasis will be placed on current research in the areas of injury biomechanics, treatment approaches and injury prevention strategies. Implications for return to sport decisions following knee injury/surgery will be addressed.
Christopher M. Powers, PhD, PT, FACSM, FAPTA
Dr. Powers is the founder and owner of the Movement Performance Institute in Los Angeles. In addition, he is a Professor in the Department of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, and Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Southern California. He holds joint appointments in the departments of Radiology and Orthopaedic Surgery within the Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Powers received his Bachelors degree in Physical Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1984, his Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 1987, and a Ph.D. in Biokinesiology in 1996 from USC. Dr. Powers did his post-doctoral training at the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory, University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Powers is recognized nationally and internationally for his research related to the biomechanical causes of lower extremity injury. More specifically, he is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on knee injuries; in particular patellofemoral joint dysfunction and tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Dr. Powers has published over 150 research articles and has received several awards from the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Rose Excellence in Research Award from the Orthopaedic Section, the Eugene Michels New Investigator Award, the Dorothy Briggs Scientific Inquiry Award and the Helen J Hislop Award for contributions to the professional literature.
Dr. Powers is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association. He also is a member of the American Society for Biomechanics, American Society for Testing and Measures, and the North American Society for Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis.
At the conclusion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the influence of abnormal lower extremity mechanics on knee injury (with a special focus on patellofemoral dysfunction and ACL injury).
- Describe the scientific and clinical rationale behind the development of an exercise program for the treatment of common tibiofemoral joint injuries.
- Describe the scientific and clinical rationale behind the development of an exercise program for patellofemoral joint dysfunction.
- Describe the scientific and clinical rationale behind the development of an exercise program to prevent ACL injury.
- Describe a functional return sport testing & training program for persons who have undergone ACL reconstruction
Saturday, February 11th
7:30-8:00 Registration
8:00-8:30 Introduction
8:30-10:00 Abnormal mechanics & lower extremity injury: An overview
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-12:00 Pathomechanics of tibiofemoral joint dysfunction
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Pathomechanics of patellofemoral joint dysfunction
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-5:00 Functional evaluation of the knee & lower quarter (lecture & lab)
Sunday, February 12th
8:00-10:00 Treatment strategies for lower limb dysfunction (lecture & lab)
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-12:00 ACL Injury prevention programs & training (lecture & lab)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Exercise prescription & progression for common knee injuries
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 5:00 Exercise prescription & progression for common knee injuries (cont.)
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
East Pavilion - Souther Classrooms
9155 SW Barnes Rd
Portland, OR 9725
Target Audience: Physical Therapists and Assistants managing knee pain and dysfunction.
Registration: Registration is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis.
Registration Fee: The registration fee is as follows:
$350 for Providence employees, $525 for all other participants. A $25 early bird discount is available if registered by January 20, 2023. Registration fees cover access to electronic handout and electronic certificate of completion once the course evaluation has been completed.
Refund Policy: Full refunds minus a $25 administration fee are available until January 27, 2023. Cancellation and refund request must be submitted in writing. No refunds will be available after that date.
Contact Hours: This course qualifies for 15.0 contact hours for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants in OR, WA and NY. Certificates of attendance will be issued to all participants completing the CEU requirements. This course may qualify for continuing education hours in additional states. Please verify your states requirements to determine if the course qualifies for CE credit where you practice. If you need assistance with CE approval for your state, please email joanna.mullett@providence.org.
Operating System: Win 7 (32 bit) and above, Linux, Mac OS, Android; Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz; Memory: 2 GB RAM is sufficient to use this LMS; Internet Browsers: Safari, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox; Active internet service is needed.