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