KNEE FROM SCIENCE TO PRACTICE – diagnosis and treatment of the knee joint

DAY 1 hr. 9:00 – 17:00
1. Introduction to the Knee – Theory – Basic Science 
-basics of functional anatomy and biomechanics,             
-palpation anatomy – key points.             
2. How to interpret the results of imaging tests in the context of various knee joint diseases?
-analysis of additional tests – interpretation of X-ray/MRI/ultrasound using examples – case studies. 
3. Overview of knee injuries
– the most common pathologies and mechanisms of knee joint injuries: 
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial and lateral meniscus, ITBS, Osgood-Shlatter / Sinding – Larsen – Johansen, patellar tendon tendinopathy, 
PFP (patellofemoral pain), joint cartilage, soft tissue inflammation, arthrofibrosis.
4. Risk Factors and Prevention of Knee Injuries
– identification of the main risk factors that may lead to knee joint injuries.
-discussion of effective strategies for preventing and reducing the risk of knee joint injuries.
5. Knee joint examination in practice – Clinical Diagnostics and Functional Tests
-Learning to conduct effective tests and clinical assessments that will help identify problems related to knee joint function. 
– using the results of functional tests to develop a personalized treatment plan.

• Interview – key questions and „red flags” – when to send a patient to a specialist and/or for imaging tests?         
• Functional testing and screening„
• Palpation – key points
• Manual assessment of the joint and soft tissues – orthopedic tests and tests crucial for a given disease entity

DAY 2, hrs. 9:00 – 15:00 
1. Knee joint after surgery – Practical procedures after the most common surgical procedures in the knee joint (ACLR, meniscus) 
-ACLR (anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction)
-medial and lateral meniscus (meniscectomy and meniscal repair)
-arthrofibrosis 
2. Conservative treatment in selected knee joint problems – first phase exercises, training programs, manual therapy
– ITBS 
– PFPS
– Patellar tendon tendinopathy
– Osgood-Shlatter / Sinding-Larsen-Johansen
3. Use of additional tools and methods to improve conservative treatment of knee joint problems. 
– manual therapy techniques and soft tissue therapy, including: joint mobilizations: patellofemoral joint, tibiofemoral joint, distal tibiofibular joint, meniscal mobilizations, ankle joint mobilizations
– working with the scar
– taping – Rigid/Soft/Kinesiotaping – including: McConnell taping, fat pad lifting and others,
– Basics – Return to Sport / Return to Work

Planning and implementing Exercise Therapy:
- learning about various methods of exercise therapy, including exercises that strengthen, stabilize and improve the mobility of the knee joint,
-considering individual cases and selecting appropriate exercises for different patients,

Planning long-term rehabilitation:
-developing individual care and rehabilitation plans for patients with various knee joint conditions. 
-considering strategies to support the patient's return to physical and sporting activity.