Sports Medicine I: Basic Musculoskeletal Assessments

• Injuries and exams of the knee, shoulder, foot, and ankle
• Principles of rehabilitation
• Case studies

Registration is for non-University of Minnesota family medicine residents, medical students, and community physicians or healthcare professionals. Fees include tuition, syllabus, parking, and lunch.

• Contact:
  Heidi Cerdas Monge, MBA, [email protected]

Knee Exam & Injuries

• Identify important structures in the anatomy of the knee
• Interpret the role of swelling, locking, and instability in the history of knee pain
• Demonstrate knee exams: the McMurray’s test and the Lachman’s test

 Foot & Ankle Exams & Injuries

• Summarize basic biomechanics
• Evaluate benefits and limitations of orthotics and athletic shoe wear
• Demonstrate ankle and foot examinations
• Diagnose common ankle problems
• Recognize common foot problems

Shoulder Exam & Injuries

• Describe basic shoulder anatomy
• Perform a thorough shoulder examination
• Summarize the role of the scapula in shoulder function

Soft Tissue Injury & Principles of Rehabilitation

• List the general consequences of soft tissue and joint injury
• Direct an immediate management plan for acute injury
• Coordinate an extended management plan for injury
• Develop a return to practice and competition protocol for athletes following injury
• Describe the science of physical therapy modalities and interventions