Postsurgical Sports Rehab: Knee & Shoulder- Module 4: Knee Meniscus Injuries/Tendon Ruptures

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Format(s):   Home-study
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy
Contact Hours:   4
Registration Fee:   $48

Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1.Review meniscal anatomical structures and function
2.Identify and differentiate between phases I, II, III and IV of rehabilitation, including goals, restrictions, treatment and milestones, after a meniscectomy
3.Identify and differentiate and between phases I, II, III and IV of rehabilitation, including goals, restrictions, treatment and milestones, after a meniscal repair
4.Explain the functional importance of the preserved meniscus
5.Recognize general complications of meniscal surgery including: infection, DVT, RSD and chronic effusion
6.Recognize general complications of meniscal repair including: failure of repair, arthrofibrosis and neurologic injury
7.Recognize patellar tendon and quadriceps ruptures and list surgical considerations
8.Differentiate between a traditional and progressive rehabilitation program with tendon ruptures

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet
Educational Level:Intermediate
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Description

This course is derived from the textbook by Robert Manske “Postsurgical Orthopedic Sports Rehabilitation Knee & Shoulder” ©2006. The text focuses specifically on post-surgical guidelines for successful rehabilitation of the knee and shoulder for sports patients. Content covers basic concepts related to soft tissue healing, as well as core concepts in sports medicine rehabilitation, all of which lay the groundwork for discussions of specific protocols. Detailed descriptions of the latest post-surgical procedures for various knee and shoulder pathologies equip professionals with essential knowledge needed to recommend the most effective treatment plans.
Module 4: Knee Meniscus Injuries/Tendon Ruptures covers chapters 18, 19, and 25.
Chapter 18: Meniscal Surgery Rehabilitation
Chapter 19: Complications of Meniscal Surgery
Chapter 25: Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Rupture and Treatment

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