Understanding Patellofemoral Disorders and Appropriate Rehabilitation Techniques
Course Overview
Disorders of the patellofemoral joint are a frequent cause of anterior knee pain, and they can be difficult to diagnose and treat. This course provides healthcare professionals with the tools to improve outcomes for patients with these disorders. The course reviews normal and pathological anatomy and biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint, discusses how to complete a comprehensive evaluation for patients with potential patellofemoral disorders, provides a brief overview of current surgical interventions, and presents evidence-based treatment choices for this patient population.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Distinguish important anatomical features of the patellofemoral joint and surrounding areas
- Classify different types of patellofemoral pathomechanics and describe how they may present in patients
- Relate the attributes of patellofemoral pain syndrome, instability, chondral injuries, and osteoarthritis and differentiate between these diagnoses and other causes of anterior knee symptoms
- Outline the components of a comprehensive evaluation for patients presenting with potential patellofemoral dysfunction
- Analyze the chief elements of conservative management of patellofemoral disorders
- Assess the most common surgical techniques for patients with patellofemoral disorders; recall when surgical intervention may be recommended
- Analyze evidence-based intervention approaches for patellofemoral disorders and apply them in specific case scenarios
About the Author/Presenter
Sarah R. (Sally) Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT, is a physical therapist (PT) and certified hand therapist in Texas. She received her PT degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, Sally taught university-level writing courses and worked in medical publishing. In her extensive career as a PT, she has held a variety of clinical, teaching, administrative, and business roles, including general PT practitioner, orthopedic rehab specialist, upper extremity specialist, clinic manager, hand therapy clinic coordinator, continuing education (CE) instructor, and CE course administrator. Her work now focuses on creating evidence-based CE materials for rehab professionals.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physician
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
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