Learning Objectives

The PFJ Pain Masterclass

1. Key subjective features of PFJ pain
2. Differentiate between PFJ pain and other types of Anterior Knee Pain
3. Objective assessment of someone with PFJ pain
4. Evidence based strategies to effectively manage patients with PFJ pain; including lower limb and trunk strengthening options taping options, prescribing foot orthoses, patient education
5. Key features of persistent PFJ pain and management strategies
   

The Adolescent Knee Masterclass

1. Understand the differences between adolescent and paediatric knee injuries compared to adults
2. Develop a sound understanding of the subjective and clinical knee assessment of the adolescent and paediatric patient
3. Observe and understand the different pathologies of the knee in the adolescent and paediatric patient
4. Assessment and treatment strategies of Osgood Schlatters and PFJ pain
5. Epidemiology, assessment and treatment options for adolescent and paediatric ACL injuries

The Knee OA Masterclass

1. What is Osteoarthritis (OA)?
2. What does the patient with Knee OA look like?
3. Knee OA checklist
4. Treatment options for Knee OA
5. Exercise therapy for Knee OA
6. How to prescribe and structure exercise therapy for Knee OA
7. How to evaluate the effectiveness of your exercise treatment

Non-Operative ACL Masterclass

1. Develop awareness of common misconceptions about ACL injury treatment strategies.
2. Understand the most up-to-date ACL injury management recommendations.
3. Become aware of the latest evidence regarding ACL healing and non-operative management.
4. Understand how to deliver effective rehabilitation with both the Cross-Bracing Protocol and brace-free management.
5. Understand return to sport testing criteria in ACL rehabilitation.