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Did you know the knee is one of the most commonly injured joints?
As an allied health professional, you know it can be challenging navigating the complexities of acute knee injuries in your practice.
Imagine the peace of mind that comes with confidently diagnosing and managing knee injuries, knowing that you’re providing the best possible care for your patients.
The Acutely Injured Knee: Advanced Assessment and Care provides practical tools and techniques to streamline your assessment process and equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to approach every acute knee injury with absolute certainty.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, if you regularly encounter acutely injured knees in your clinical practice, this course is specifically tailored to meet your needs.
Join us on Saturday, May 4th (8:30am – 5:00pm) at The University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre for an in-depth study of acute knee injuries. Register by April 20th to secure the early bird rate. Course registration will close on May 1st.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Assess knee injuries with an efficient, systematic, and focused approach
• Understand the role of knee alignment and how it affects injury severity & management.
• Improve your skill and accuracy with your special tests including the Lachman & Pivot Shift
• Link the history and physical exam to improve clinical reasoning and provide an accurate diagnosis
• Manage knee injuries in the short-term including the need for imaging, bracing, and surgical referrals
• Recognize red flags and exceptions (skeletally immature, tibial plateau fractures, tendon ruptures, etc.)
• Streamline your assessment process to interpret and prioritize information effectively
• Improve your patient outcomes by applying what you’ve learned immediately to your clinical practice
If you’re ready to change your approach to acute knee injuries, this is your opportunity to refine your skills and increase confidence in the accurate assessment, diagnosis, and primary management of acute knee injuries.
We look forward to welcoming you to our course and witnessing you become the go-to knee injury expert in your clinical practice.
(Due to the practical nature of the course, spots are limited)
