Latest Evidence for Knee Rehabilitation

Alex Siyufy DPT, ATC, SCS, Cert. MDT, Cert. DN

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Latest Evidence for Knee Rehabilitation

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Description

Do you know which taping techniques are most effective to address Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? This course is designed to provide the clinician with an understanding of the current research findings for Knee Rehabilitation. This will be a blend of strategies that incorporates an evidence-based approach via taping (McConnell, Mulligan, and kinesiology taping techniques) along with appropriate exercises and modalities.

While the focus will be on PFPS, other appropriate interventions for post-op TKA, ACL rehab, and other conditions will be highlighted. Over the past several years, there has been new research related to the rehabilitation ofKnee conditions. This course will summarize this into a high- level view of these evidence-based findings. Additionally, each participant will receive a summary table of kinesiology taping research over the past 10 years. The techniques taught can be implemented into practice with patients, clients, and athletes immediately.

Highlights

  • Recent advances in Therapeutic taping techniques for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Evidence-based parameters to be used with E-Stim
  • Application of evidence-based exercises for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Resources with an evidence-based review of kinesiology taping research

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the type of tape available (inelastic vs. elastic)for musculoskeletal interventions.
  2. Explain the contraindications for the use of kinesiology taping application.
  3. Utilize the applications of patellar taping, includingMcConnell and Mulligan techniques, for patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).
  4. Discuss the role of available evidence as it relates to the E-Stim parameters for muscle strengthening.

Course Content

Latest Evidence for Knee Rehabilitation
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Module
  1. Taping and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome PFPS
    • Types of tape (elastic and inelastic)
    • Guidelines for the use of tape
    • Integrating research and clinical applications
  2. Patellar Taping
    • Overview of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome(PFPS)
    • Role of McConnell taping and available evidence
    • Video demonstration of McConnell taping
    • Mulligan taping technique for knee pain with videodemonstration
  3. Kinesiology Taping Applications
    • Kinesiology taping for facilitation and inhibition of muscle hyper/hypo-tonicity
    • Video demonstration of kinesiology taping
  4. Evidence-Based Advances
    • Review of themes for LE biomechanical imbalances
    • Evidence regarding the recruitment of Glutealmuscles
    • The role of E-Stim for muscle strengthening and Neuro re-education
    • Updates on exercises for ACL prevention and post-op rehabilitation
    • Q&A
Alex Siyufy DPT, ATC, SCS, Cert. MDT, Cert. DN is a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. Dr. Siyufy is currently a full-time Associate Professor with the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Florida Southern College located in Lakeland, FL. He is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT) and holds a certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) from the Spinal Manipulation Institute. As a clinician, Dr. Siyufy previously directed an Outpatient Physical Therapy clinic and served as adjunct faculty for the Old Dominion University (ODU) DPT and Master's in Athletic Training programs. Dr. Siyufy has a background as an item writer for the National Physical Therapy Examination and as an examiner for the National Athletic Trainer's BOC examination. Dr. Siyufy has an active research agenda and is currently involved in several studies in the area of manual therapy, specifically Dry Needling, spinal manipulative therapy and IASTM. Dr. Siyufy received his DPT from the University of Pittsburgh and BS in Athletic Training from Duquesne University. He is currently a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and member of the Sports section.

DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Alex Siyufy is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: Alex Siyufy received research products from Radford University in return for conducting clinical research with trigger point devices.

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