Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee in the Adolescent Athlete

Knee injuries account for 15% of all interscholastic sport- related injuries. These knee injuries often result in both negative short-term and long-term quality of life reports. This presentation will help to develop an understanding of the unique physiological and anatomical aspects of the adolescent athlete. Participants will review commonly encountered knee injuries in the adolescent athlete. Finally, the course will present evidence-based evaluation and treatment strategies to help these individuals return to their ADLs and the sport activities they love.

Highlights

• Immediately improve the way you assess and treat the most encountered knee injuries in young athletes
• Effective rehabilitation strategies for management of adolescent knee patients in all phases of rehab that you can implement with minimal equipment

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers