This 16-hour course will provide a background on how to evaluate and treat patients recovering from lower extremity injuries. 

Participants will gain knowledge in lower extremity injuries such as ACL reconstruction, hip arthroscopic surgery and Achilles tendon repair.

The course will cover criterion-based protocols and problem-solving to ensure patients achieve critical milestones in rehabilitation. The anatomy, biomechanics and pathology of the knee, hip and ankle will be taught through lecture and demonstration. Students will learn to develop care plans for successful return to sport rehabilitation through group discussion and case study analysis. 

Course Objectives:

• Describe anatomy, biomechanics and arthrokinematics of the lower extremity joints 
• Identify post-operative red flags, including deep venous thrombosis and infection  
• Perform effective post-operative physical therapy evaluation at multiple milestones 
• Develop a comprehensive treatment program to treat specific surgical procedures 
• Apply appropriate return to sports testing criteria during case study discussions 

Date & Time

March 8 and 9, 2025

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location

Ochsner Therapy & Wellness

1201 S. Clearview Pkwy.

Building B, 1st Floor

Jefferson, Louisiana 70121