Online Course
Understanding Red Flags in Patellofemoral Pain
Gain the knowledge to conduct an in-depth differential diagnosis for patellofemoral pain

1-1.5 hours

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Claire Robertson
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Patellofemoral Expert. Consultant Physiotherapist, Researcher, Lecturer.

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Introduction

Patellofemoral pain is a common presenting condition in clinical practice. However, there are a number of other conditions that can masquerade as patellofemoral pain. These conditions vary between the adolescent and adult populations. Because there can be a cross-over in symptoms, we need to look outside the box and consider exactly what could be causing a patient's pain. There are often clues in the patient's history which provide vital information for the differential diagnosis. This course will help you to rule out sinister or red flag conditions and confidently diagnose the cause of a patient's knee pain.

Aims

This course aims to highlight various conditions that can cause knee pain in adolescents and adults and enhance your ability to conduct a differential diagnosis for patellofemoral pain.

Outline

This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:

  1. Video
  2. Reading activity
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.

Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.

Types of Activities - Watching videos, reading, a final quiz and participating in an international discussion forum.

Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Requirements to complete this course

In order to complete this course and receive a course completion certificate plus CEUs/CCUs/CPD points you will need to:

  1. Respect the Plus Community Culture.
  2. Log all the required learning activities as complete (represented by the orange icons!).
  3. Actively and appropriately participate in the course discussions.
  4. Pass a final quiz with a score of 80% or more.
  5. Complete a course evaluation form.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • identify eight conditions that cause knee pain in adolescents and adults
  • discuss treatment options for knee conditions in adolescents and adults
  • explain how to conduct a basic load assessment in a child or adolescent with knee pain

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility

For special needs or accommodations please contact us with details of how we can meet your needs.