Lesson Objectives

  1. Describe the role of ligaments, menisci, muscles, patellofemoral and tibial-femoral joints in knee motion
  2. Identify common special tests for the knee that inform decision-making and care planning for the knee
  3. Describe signs and symptoms of common selected knee dysfunctions encountered in the physical therapy practice
  4. Distinguish interventions for knee conditions based on the rehabilitation/tissue healing stage
  5. Given a knee case situation,
    1. Recognize specific motion and joint precautions for non-operative and operative knee conditions
    2. Identify relevant tests and measures needed to inform clinical decision-making
    3. Select exercise and other interventions to address the impaired structure, function, or participation restriction
    4. Recognize situations that require communication with the supervising physical therapist

Video Supports

Approximately 100 minutes of embedded videos are included as information to support meeting lesson objectives

 Intro Video From Christina - Approximately 15 minutes

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