2026 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
Christian Margeson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, cert. MDT
Location
Motion Minnetonka
10650 Red Cir Dr #10
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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:
- 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.
- Perform various evidence-informed evaluative techniques of the lumbopelvic and lower extremity region.
- Perform various evidence-informed manual therapy techniques targeting the lower extremity.
- Develop exercises that target strength and motor control performance.
- 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
8:00–9:00 a.m. Clinical Reasoning for Lower Extremity Conditions: A Person-Centered Framework
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Hip Examination and Intervention: OA, FAI, and Common Hip Tendinopathies
LUNCH BREAK
1:00–4:00 p.m. Hip Interventions: Manual Techniques, Exercise Prescription, and Loading
4:00–5:00 p.m. Clinical Reasoning in Action: Technique Case-Based Practice & Feedback
Day 2
8:00–9:00 a.m. Technique Practice: Integrating Day 1 Skills
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Knee/Thigh Examination and Intervention: OA, PFPS, Tendinopathies
LUNCH BREAK
1:00–4:00 p.m. Ankle/Foot Examination and Intervention: Manual Techniques and Exercise Prescription
4:00–5:00 p.m. Clinical Reasoning in Action: Technique Case-Based Practice & Feedback
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