Clinical Assessment of the Knee, Ankle & Foot

Description

Clinical Assessment of the Knee, Ankle & Foot explores orthopedic tests and assessments for knee, ankle, and foot massage therapy. Discover how to analyze posture and various range of motion assessments.

Explore how to assess these regions and discover common joint issues that affect movement and cause discomfort. Learn assessment protocols for various scenarios, giving insight into potential findings.

Understand the root causes of problems like ligament injuries, meniscal damage, patellar issues, and more. Explore stress fractures, ligament issues, and instability and discover the relevant orthopedic tests.

Become skilled at assessing the entire trunk and lower limb when combined with Clinical Assessment of the Thoracic & Lumbar Spine and Clinical Assessment of the Hip & Sacroiliac Region.

Course Outline

GENERAL ASSESSMENT

Postural Assessment

Knee Complex ROM

Ankle & Foot ROM

KNEE COMPLEX PATHOLOGIES

Ligamentous Injury

Meniscal Lesions

Patellar Dysfunctions

ANKLE & FOOT PATHOLOGIES

Periostitis & Compartment Syndrome

Stress Fractures

Ligament Damage & Instability

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.

Dive into postural assessment for the knee, ankle, and foot.

Learn how to perform Active Free (AF), Passive Relaxed (PR), and Resisted Isometric (RI) Range of Motion tests for the knee and ankle.

Discover a wide range of knee issues, including ligament injuries, meniscal lesions, and patellar dysfunctions and the relevant orthopedic assessments.

Explore ankle and foot issues, including periostitis, compartment syndromes, stress fractures, and ligament injuries and how to perform the related orthopedic assessments.