Physiotherapist, Researcher & Lecturer in Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Editor in Chief, Physical Therapy in Sport Journal
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Introduction
In the lower extremity, the knee sustains the most injuries, especially among active individuals. Hip, pelvis, and trunk control during activity have been shown to influence the knee biomechanics under load. It is important for therapists to do a thorough evaluation and understand the relationship between hip mechanics and the knee when evaluating a patient with knee injury or pain. This course will review the thought process when doing a knee assessment and provide you with useful tips to remember when evaluating a patient. It will also focus on how faulty hip and pelvis mechanics influence knee function under load.
Aims
This course aims to familiarise you on how faulty hip and pelvis mechanics can influence the knee and provide you with useful tips when evaluating a patient with knee pain.
Outline
The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video interview with topic specialist Lee Herrington
- Reading activity
- 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.