Topics & Learning Objectives

Practical Advances in Musculoskeletal and Sports Care

AAFP Live Clinical Course


Back/Lumbar/Sacral Cardiac Conditions in Athletes Concussion and Return to Play Chronic Tendonopathy Elbow Female Athlete Triad Hand/Wrist Hip Knee		Lower Leg/Ankle Manipulative Medicine and Physical Therapy Neck/C-Spine Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Overtraining in Pediatric Patients Pre-Participation Evaluation Runner's Foot Shoulder

Note: Topics are subject to change.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Assess injured bones or soft tissue to determine the stage and severity of the injury.
Demonstrate proficiency in examination techniques, including range of motion, stability, bone alignment and assessment of soft tissue swelling/masses.
Prepare treatment recommendations for patients with musculoskeletal injuries that include NSAIDs or pain medication and application of the RICE strategy.
Counsel patients who participate in organized sports or rigorous athletics on injury avoidance and use of protective gear.
Identify training needs related to procedural skills such as casting, splinting and joint injections.