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APTEI: Patellofemoral Sensitivity (PFS)

APTEI: Patellofemoral Sensitivity (PFS)

APTEI: Patellofemoral Sensitivity (PFS)

CA$99.00
This course includes
Lifetime access after purchase
Certificate of completion

Overview

This course will enable healthcare providers to gain practical knowledge of the possible anatomical & biomechanical factors leading to anterior knee pain and specifically patello-femoral sensitivity (PFS).

It will also review some of the currently existing myths regarding the risk factors for the development of PFS such as Q angle, patellar tracking, ITB tightness, etc.

The course will review a clinically focused approach to the evaluation and diagnosis of PFS

 

Short Video Introduction with Bahram Jam

 

Management Options

Based on current studies, the management options reviewed will include

  1. Activity modifications (running, cycling, sitting and squats)
  2. Effective muscular and proprioceptive retraining exercises
  3. Footwear modifications
  4. Taping & bracing
  5. Pharmaceutical management, injections, and surgical options
  6. Knowing when there may be a central sensitization component

 

Audience

This course is open to all physiotherapists, rehabilitation professionals, and healthcareprofessionals.

The instructors
Bahram Jam (he/him)
PT, D.SC.PT, M.PHTY, B.SC.PT, FCAMT

Bahram is a physiotherapist and founder of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI). He's taught 1000+ continuing education courses to healthcare professionals across Canada & internationally.

He has instructed over one thousand post-graduate orthopaedic and pain science courses and has been a guest presenter at several physiotherapy and medical conferences across Canada and internationally.

His primary clinical approach is to identify relevant functional impairments and determine the best self-management strategy to maximize patient independence.

Material included in this course
  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1 Notes
  • Lesson 2 Notes
  • Lesson 2: PFS Diagnosis
  • Lesson 3 Notes
  • Lesson 3: PFS Prognosis
  • Lesson 4 Notes
  • Lesson 4: Risk factors for developing PFS
  • Feedback on section #1
  • Evaluation
  • Lesson 5a Notes
  • Lesson 5a: Functional outcome measures
  • Lesson 5 Notes
  • Lesson 5: Quads & VMO
  • Lesson 6 Notes
  • Lesson 6: Gluteals
  • Feedback on section #2
  • Management: Part 1
  • Lesson 7 Notes
  • Lesson 7: Modifying activities & Rest
  • Lesson 8 Notes
  • Lesson 8: Modify sitting, driving, squatting & sleeping
  • Lesson 9 Notes
  • Lesson 9: General exercise
  • Clock Exercises
  • Lesson 10 Notes
  • Lesson 10: Quad & VMO Strengthening
  • Lesson 11 Notes
  • Lesson 11: Gluteal strengthening
  • 3X3X3 Exercise Video
  • Lesson 12 Notes
  • Lesson 12: Explosive power / Proprioception / Fear
  • Feedback on section #3
  • Management: Part 2
  • Lesson 13 Notes
  • Lesson 13: Modalities / Medications / Injections
  • Lesson 14 Notes
  • Lesson 14: Shoes & Orthotics
  • Lesson 15 Notes
  • Lesson 15: Taping, Bracing & Mobilization
  • Lesson 16 Notes
  • Lesson 16: Stretching / Foam rolling / Cupping
  • Feedback on section #4
  • Management: Part 3
  • Lesson 17 Patient handout for runners
  • Lesson 17 Notes
  • Lesson 17: Running & PFS
  • Lesson 18 Notes
  • Lesson 18: Cycling & PFS
  • Feedback on section #5
  • Summary
  • Summary Notes
  • Lesson 20: Clinical Summary
  • PFS Practical Workbook (Summary)
  • Reference List
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