Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explore the current understanding of the mechanisms of injury in non-arthritic intra-articular hip pathologies and knee injuries

Perform a simple screen for hip patients that would benefit from early surgical consult and for athletes that may be at higher risk for knee injury or second injury

Understand special considerations regarding extra-articular hip pathology

Describe the most effective programs for reducing the risk for lower extremity injuries

Focus on primary goals of postoperative rehabilitation to maximize return to sport function

Develop a targeted and streamlined exercise progression for maximal benefit

Consider the complexity of human movement and how it applies to rehabilitation