In this course you will develop hands-on skills and knowledge to:

Learn the differential diagnosis for knee swelling.
Perform key diagnostic tests for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), MCL (medial collateral ligament), LCL (lateral collateral ligament), PMC (posteromedial corner), PLC (posterolateral corner), meniscus and articular cartilage injuries. You will be able to apply and interpret special tests such as the Lever sign test (or Lelli test) for ACL injuries, the dial test for diagnosing PLC injuries and other PLC diagnostic tools, the Thessaly test and McMurray for meniscus injury diagnosis, and the joint line tenderness test.
Perform a quick screening test on the field.
Use and interpret ACL return to sport tests and criteria.
Perform gait pattern analysis, for instance recognizing a stiff knee gait pattern.
Provide evidence-based initial non-operative treatment.
Understand surgical options and post-operative management.
Implement effective knee and kinetic chain mobilisation techniques in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

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