Mastering Adolescent Knee Pain: A comprehensive guide to Patellofemoral pain and joint instability

Course overview

Module 1: Adolescent & Adult PFP-same or different? This module explores the key differences between adult and adolescent PFP. In particular assessment and management of load is considered. Literature underpins suggestions of how to educate this patient group. Module 2: Understanding PFJ instability-Subluxation & Dislocation Causes of PFJ instability are complex and multifactorial. Understanding these causes enables the clinician to make the best decisions as to how to rehabilitate and when to refer on for a surgical opinion. The module also explores skeletal immaturity and the ramifications for treatment options. Module 3: PFJ instability-what should Physiotherapy management involve? This module explores what to do with a patient who has just dislocated or had PFJ stability surgery. The module arms you with strategies to help work with swelling and pain inhibition and presents how to make exercise as effective as possible. Module 4: Adolescent PFP-Psychosocial Considerations and Red Flags - Case study This module explores the under-represented area of psychosocial considerations in patients with PFP. Key questions are covered to help identify neuropathic pain. Finally, pathologies that may masquerade as PFP are highlighted and the module is rounded off by looking at an adolescent case study with clinical reasoning.