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Evidenced-Based Medicine for the Evaluation and Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Course Description
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) accounts for 25% of all knee injuries treated in a sports medicine clinic. PFPS has
been described as one of the most vexing clinical challenges in rehabilitative medicine. This course will focus on an evidence
based medicine (EBM) approach to: the etiology of patellofemoral pain; the pathomechanics causing PFPS; evaluation with an
emphasis on the functional kinetic chain influence on PFPS; as well as the physical therapy management of PFPS. The primary
focus will be an EBM approach including: a review of evidence based medicine ; how to incorporate key EBM components into
daily practice through asking focused clinical questions; performing literature searches efficiently; critically interpreting
the data; and integrating the research into making decisions through a clinical reasoning approach. This basic course will
be lab intensive with a hands on learning approach as well as case study examples to integrate and emphasize a clinical focus.
7.5 contact hours
Learning Objectives
Following the conclusion of this course the participants will be able to:
1. Explain the evidence for the etiology of symptoms at the patellofemoral joint.
2. Explain the evidence for specific evaluation of the patellofemoral joint, including a functional biomechanical screen.
3. Explain the evidence for physical therapy management of patellofemoral pain syndrome
Evidenced-Based Medicine for the Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine
Course Description
Cervical spine pain including Whiplash Associated Disorder, radiculopathy and cervicogenic headaches are a common problem
seen by physical therapists This course will review critical thinking in relation to the current literature The participant
will be able to perform a specific evaluation and determine a course of therapy based on the current evidence. The primary
focus will be an EBM approach including: a review of evidence based medicine ; how to incorporate key EBM components into
daily practice through asking focused clinical questions; performing literature searches efficiently; critically interpreting
the data; and integrating the research into making decisions through a clinical reasoning approach. This basic course will
be lab intensive with a hands on learning approach as well as case study examples to integrate and emphasize a clinical focus.
7.5 contact hours
Learning Objectives
Following the conclusion of this course the participants will be able to:
1. Explain the evidence for the etiology of symptoms at the cervical spine.
2. Explain the evidence for specific evaluation of the cervical spine including diagnostic classifications
3. Explain the evidence for physical therapy management of cervical spine including manipulation and exercise
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