Management for Common Conditions of the Lower Extremity

It is not lost on you that it is common to treat individuals with common lower extremity conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA), femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), tendinopathies at the knee, ankle, and foot, but are you following a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach? The goal of this lab-based course is to review evidence-based evaluative and treatment techniques that can be utilized for those presenting with common conditions of the lower extremity. Learners will learn how to differentiate the pain mechanisms involved with these conditions as well as determine if the lumbar spine is contributing to lower extremity symptoms. The course will focus on an evaluation and intervention approach grounded in a biopsychosocial and signs and symptoms reasoning model using manual therapy and exercise to empower people to reach their goals.

Presenter

Bellin College

Location

Motion Minnetonka
5959 Baker Road Suite 340
Minnetonka, MN 55345

Target Audience

This course is open to Bellin College Fellowship students, Bellin College partners as well as all licensed physical therapists

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to:

1. Differentiate different common musculoskeletal conditions of the lower extremity including hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)/hip labral pathology, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and gluteal, hamstring, Achilles, and posterior tibialis tendinopathies.
2. Perform various evidence-informed evaluative techniques of the lumbopelvic and lower extremity region.
3. Perform various evidence-informed manual therapy techniques targeting the lower extremity.
4. Develop exercises that target strength and motor control performance.
5. Discuss a reasoning framework for the dosage of manual therapy and exercise in people with lower extremity conditions.

Contact Hours: 16 hours

Note: Participants will be responsible for submitting proof of attendance for CEU verification. Bellin College will be seeking CEU verification for this course.

Schedule:

Day 1

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. –  Registration

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.– Intake, History, Screening, Physical Exam
9:00 a.m. – Noon – Hip Examination and Intervention

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Break

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Hip Intervention (Exercise/Manual)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Round Robin I, Wrap up, Discussion, Q&A

Day 2:

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Round Robin II
9:00 a.m. – Noon – Lower quarter neural dynamics, knee examination

Noon -1:00 p.m. – Break

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Knee intervention, ankle/foot examination and intervention
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Round Robin III, Wrap up, Discussion

Register here!