Learning Objectives
- Identify bony, soft tissue, vascular and neurological structures of the knee and hip.
- Discuss the fundamental biomechanical mechanics of the knee, pateallafemoral and hip joints.
- Explain the typical history, signs, and symptoms associated with knee, patellafemoral and hip pathologies.
- Explain the functional-testing portion of an assessment for knee, pateallafemoral and hip pathologies.
- Understand the ligamentous- and capsular-testing portion of a knee, pateallafemoral and hip assessment.
- Understand the modification to a knee, pateallafemoral and hip evaluation relative to the circumstances (e.g., on-field, chronic, acute).
- Identify appropriate first-aid procedures relative to the significance of a knee, patellafemoral and hip injury.
- Correctly identify components of a clinical examination of the knee, patellafemoral and hip and be able to derive an accurate clinical diagnosis.
- Appropriately define any keywords and terms related to knee, pateallafemoral and hip anatomy and pathologies.
BOC: 4.75 Continuing Education Units
NATA PDC Level of Difficulty: Advanced
Program Faculty: Course content includes chapters 10-12 of the book “Examination of Orthopedics and Athletic Injures” by Chad Starkey, PhD, LAT and Sara D. Brown, MS, ATC. Assessment created by Chad Starkey, PhD, LAT and Sara D. Brown, MS, ATC.
The passing score for this course is 80%. The course is self-paced, home study format. All materials are available ONLINE immediately after purchase and is available for 6 months.
Cancellation/refund available up to 30 days after purchase. For further information visit our How Courses Work page.
This course is intended for Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Strength & Conditioning Specialists, etc.

Sport Medics is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.